Bovine Ostertagiasis

Synopsis

Describes the life cycle of ‘Ostertagia ostertagi’ and its pathogenesis in terms of the biochemical changes it induces in the abomasal wall. The key factors in epidemiology are related to the various methods of control, which are discussed for large and small farms. Contrasts the disease in dairy and beef herds. Clinical problems are posed and answered.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Tape-slide. Audiocassette. 33 min.; 6 slides. col.

Year of production

1985

Availability

Sale; 1997 sale: £25.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Documentation

Accompanying workbook.

Uses

Veterinarians.

Subjects

Veterinary science

Keywords

cattle; dairy cattle; livestock; parasitic diseases; pathology; veterinary procedures

Credits

Writer

James Armour

Contributor

Jenny Poland

Sponsor

Name

Pfizer Ltd

Distributor

Name

Royal Veterinary College, Unit for Veterinary Continuing Education