Identify the parasites shown in Figure 2, list three control methods, three economic impacts, four susceptible farm animals, and three examples of nematodes.

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2. The figure 2 below illustrates parasite of farm animals.

a) Identify the parasites.
The parasites are Nematodes (or Roundworms).

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

• • Regular deworming of farm animals with anthelmintics.
• • Maintaining good sanitation and hygiene in animal housing and grazing areas.
• • Practicing rotational grazing to break the parasite life cycle.

c) 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.

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

• • Cattle
• • Sheep
• • Goats
• • Pigs

e) i) State the type of parasites the figure belong.
The parasites belong to the phylum Nematoda.

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

• • Ascaris (e.g., Ascaris suum in pigs)
• • Hookworms (e.g., Ancylostoma species)
• • Trichinella (e.g., Trichinella spiralis)