Tape Worms or Cestodes

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Saturday, 06 June 2009 14:55

There are several types of tape worm, some of which affect poultry although they are not often found. Tapeworms or Cestodes are 4 to 5 mm long and infect birds indirectly via intermediate hosts such as earthworms and snails. The tapeworm lives in the intestines of the bird.

Signs and Symptoms

Diarrhoea and weight loss. Death can occur with large infestations.

Treatment

Flubenvet at the standard 30ppm dose will not kill these worms. Vets will sometimes prescribe Flubenvet at a stronger dose under their clinical judgement but above the 30ppm dose, a withdrawal period will be necessary. Internal Parasites or Worms in Chickens and Other Poultry provides some ideas for worming poultry.

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