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Liver flukes: a hidden parasite spreading in Prairie herds

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By Roy Lewis
| Canadian Cattlemen Verified
I have steadily heard of the ever-increasing diagnosis of liver flukes in Western Canada. Both in clinical practise and then as a technical services veterinarian, I was hearing of increasing number of herds which have infestations. Most times, it starts as an unexplained death and a complete postmortem, where making many slashes through the liver will spot the adult flukes. Veterinarians in other cases see reduced weight gains, lacklustre haircoats and diarrhea.
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Liver flukes: a hidden parasite spreading in Prairie herds

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By Roy Lewis
| Manitoba Cooperator Verified
Advertissement Often found only at postmortem, the parasite is spreading in wetter, snail-friendly Prairie pastures Columnist 59 minutes ago 6 min read The life cycle of a liver fluke. Photo: RFBSIP/Adobe Stock I have steadily heard of the ever-increasing diagnosis of liver flukes in Western Canada. Both in clinical practise and then as a technical services veterinarian, I was hearing of increasing number of herds which have infestations.
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Liver flukes closely associated with Redwater disease

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By Roy Lewis
| The Western Producer Verified
In Western Canada I have steadily heard of the ever-increasing diagnosis of liver flukes. Both in clinical practise and then as a technical services veterinarian I was hearing of increasing number of herds which have a diagnosis of liver flukes. Most time it starts as an unexplained death and a complete postmortem with making many slashes through the liver will spot the adult flukes. Veterinarians in other cases see reduced weight gains, lacklustre haircoats and diarrhea.
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