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    DOG WORM

    PARASITE WHEEL

    This wheel identifes the parasitic worm inections

    currently ound in dogs in the UK. There is a constant

    threat o new parasitic inections migrating to the UK

    rom abroad. Help prevent these inections entering

    the UK by being vigilant and giving eective advice topeople who are planning to take pets abroad or bring

    pets into the UK rom abroad.

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    ESCCAP UK. The Mews Studio, Portland Road,

    Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 2TA

    Tel: 01684 568998

    [email protected]

    www.ccapuk.rg.ukwww.ppara.c.uk

    Deinitions

    Prpa prd

    The time taken from parasite infection to adulthood, when egg or larva production begins.

    Mdfd McMar chqu

    The most widely used technique for helminth egg examination and counting in faecal samples.

    Barma chqu

    A technique used to isolate and identify larvae from faecal samples.

    All photos Maggie Fisher and John McGarry

    sprd by

    Bayer Animal Health

    Novartis Animal Health UK Ltd

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