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This article considers the common endoparasites and ectoparasites of the goat, and some of the problems the clinician may have in treating and preventing them. In simple terms goats are susceptible to nematodes, liver fluke and protozoa, and also to lice and mange mites. Many of the species involved are shared parasites with other ruminants -- thus any control programme particularly for endoparasites must take this into account if goats are kept in paddocks grazed at some stage by for example sheep and cattle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Lungworm in cattle can cause severe respiratory disease. Combined with subsequent sub-optimal health and loss of production this leads to economic losses in affected herds. There have been continuing changes in disease pattern dynamics requiring the clinician to re-evaluate treatment and control measures. This article discusses the changing role of lungworm in cattle in the United Kingdom. As well as a parasitological summary, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and control options are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article provides an update and forecast as of November 2010 of the disease conditions among cattle, sheep and pigs in Great Britain based on data collected by the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS). Mentioned are parasites that include the liver fluke, sheep hematodes and cattle hematodes. Situationers are given for the regions of Somerset, Humberside and Midlothian. Observations were reported on pig farms which include cases of meningitis, salmonella and lung lesions.