Identify the parasites in the figure, name four farm animals they infest, state their type and three other parasites of the same type, list three control methods, and three economic impacts.

Here are the answers to the questions based on the provided figure:

a) Identify the parasites.
The parasites are roundworms (or nematodes), likely an intestinal species such as Ascaris.

b) Name four (4) farm animals that can be infested by this parasite.

• Cattle
• Pigs
• Sheep
• Goats

c) i) State the type of parasites the figure belong.
The parasites belong to the phylum Nematoda, commonly known as roundworms.

ii) Mention any three (3) parasites that belong to the type in c(i) above.

• Ancylostoma (hookworm)
• Enterobius (pinworm)
• Wuchereria (filarial worm)

d) State three (3) methods of controlling the parasites.

• Regular administration of anthelmintics (deworming drugs) to animals.
• Maintaining good hygiene and sanitation in animal housing and grazing areas.
• Practicing rotational grazing to reduce parasite load on pastures.

e) State three (3) economic importance of the parasites.

• Reduced growth rate and weight gain in infested animals.
• Decreased production of milk, meat, or eggs.
• Increased veterinary costs for treatment and prevention.