70 (5) 408-410

Title: 
Skrjabinema spp. on a goat farm in Flanders, Belgium
Author(s): 
A. Verelst, P. Dorny
Abstract: 

Eggs of pinworms were found during a routine examination of the faeces of a goat from a farm in Flanders. Further investigation on this farm revealed a prevalence of over 80% in the lactating animals. All recovered worms were adult specimen of Skrjabinema spp. This is the first report of this nematode in Flanders, Belgium. The question whether or not treatment is necessary as well as the possible therapies are discussed.

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