Manifestations of bovine parafilariasis

Three bovine carcases displaying inter- and intramuscular, intra-abdominal and intra-thoracic lesions attributable to Parafilaria bovicola infestations were selected for further inspection at Cato Ridge abattoir. The distribution of these lesions in the carcase is described. The condition was confirmed by the presence of eosinophils in scrapings and histological sections of the lesions and by the recovery of the parasite.