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[Imported coenurosis in sheep].

G Schweizer1, F Grünenfelder, T Sydler

  • 1Department für Nutztiere, Universität Zürich. gschweizer@vetclinics.unizh.ch

Schweizer Archiv Fur Tierheilkunde
|October 10, 2006
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Chronic coenurosis in sheep, caused by the parasite Taenia multiceps, presented with neurological symptoms. Anthelmintic treatments with Praziquantel or Oxfendazol showed limited efficacy in eliminating coenurus cysts.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Neurology
  • Parasitology
  • Sheep Medicine

Background:

  • Coenurosis, a parasitic CNS infection in sheep, can lead to significant neurological deficits.
  • The study investigated chronic coenurosis cases in a Swiss milk-producing flock linked to imported dogs potentially carrying Taenia multiceps.

Observation:

  • Clinical signs in affected sheep included circling, apathy, head tilt, and unsteady gait.
  • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed elevated leukocytes and eosinophilia.
  • Computed tomography identified brain lesions consistent with parasitic cysts.

Findings:

  • Post-mortem examination confirmed coenurus cysts in various brain locations (cerebrum, cerebellum, ventricles).
  • Medical treatment with Praziquantel or Oxfendazol, and surgical intervention, had limited success.

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  • Living protoscoleces were found within cysts even after treatment, indicating incomplete parasite elimination.

    • Implications:

    • This study highlights the challenges in treating chronic coenurosis in sheep.
    • Effective parasite control strategies and treatment protocols for Taenia multiceps infections in livestock are crucial.
    • Understanding parasite localization and treatment resistance is vital for managing coenurosis outbreaks.