Veterinary Parasitology

22/08/2025

●Question of the day

How does Theileria annulata primarily avoid or manipulate the host's immune defense mechanisms in cattle?

A) By producing toxins that kill immune cells

B) By inducing immunosuppression through modulation of host cell signaling

C) By hiding in extracellular spaces to evade detection

D) By rapid antigenic variation to evade immune recognition

20/08/2025

Question of The Day:
Which of the following clinical signs is more characteristic of Giardia infection compared to Entamoeba histolytica in cattle?

A) Bloody diarrhea with mucus

B) Malodorous, pasty diarrhea

C) Severe liver abscesses

D) Neurological symptoms

18/08/2025

Who can identify this beautiful egg found in a goat f***l sample at 40x objective?
80 by 40um.

18/08/2025

●Question of The Day

How many main genotypes (assemblages) of _Giardia duodenalis_ are recognized, with some having zoonotic potential?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6-8
D) Over 10

17/08/2025

●Question Of the Day

Which of the following is a common clinical sign associated with _Giardia intestinalis_ infection in cattle?

A) Severe pneumonia
B) Diarrhea and weight loss
C) Lameness and joint pain
D) Neurological symptoms

15/08/2025

Easy one to identify
Goat f***l sample, at 40x Objective.
Can anyone identify this beautiful organism?

14/08/2025

Share with us your classical veterinary parasitology cases and we will publiah it on our page.

13/08/2025

13/08/2025

Considering the diagnosis and impact of Giardia infections in cattle, which of the following statements best reflects your perspective?

A) Giardia trophozoites are a major cause of clinical diarrhea in cattle of all ages.

B) Giardia trophozoites contribute to subclinical disease and reduced productivity in cattle.

C) Giardia trophozoites are typically incidental findings in cattle f***l samples with minimal impact.

D) Detection of Giardia trophozoites in cattle f***s requires immediate treatment and management changes.

13/08/2025

https://youtu.be/yJskPPPvAuE?feature=shared

Clinical Signs:Giardiosis is more common in calves and young cattle. Many infections are subclinical, but when clinical disease occurs, signs may include:Int...

29/08/2024

Haemonchus egg at 10x objective.

29/08/2024

Eimeria unsporulated oocyst under microscope