Since many parasites can cause serious illnesses in animals, but also in humans, efficient measures are required to combat parasites. The diagnosis essentially involves the microscopic assessment of the shape of the parasites or their eggs.
Microscopic Detection of parasite stages in faeces (Coproscopy):
Flotation
Sedimentation
Combined sedimentation-flotation process
Larval migration procedure (Baermann-Wetzel-method)
Adhesive tape technique:
Faecal smear
The material should be as fresh as possible and ideally stored cool (8-10 °C) to inhibit larval hatching and decomposition.
Examination for ectoparasites (e.g. lice, mites, fleas):
Macroscopy and microscopy:
Indirect detection by determining antibodies (e.g. ELISA for sarcoptic mange in pigs) as an expression of an infestation can also be helpful diagnostically.
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