The figure 3 below illustrates parasite of farm animals. Study them carefully and use it to answer the questions that follow.

Here are the answers to question 3.

3. The figure 3 below illustrates parasite of farm animals. Study them carefully and use it to answer the questions that follow.

a) Identify the parasites.

• The parasites are roundworms (or nematodes).

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

• • Pigs
• • Cattle
• • Sheep
• • Poultry

c) i) State the type of parasites the figure belong.

• The parasites are endoparasites (specifically, nematodes).

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

• • Hookworms
• • Pinworms
• • Whipworms

d) 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.
• • Proper disposal of animal faeces to prevent the spread of eggs.

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

• • Reduced growth rate and weight gain in infested animals, leading to lower market value.
• • Decreased production of milk, eggs, or wool.
• • Increased veterinary costs for treatment and prevention, and potential mortality of severely infested animals.