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Parasites
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Parasites are organisms that have to live on or in other organisms, such as animals, in order to survive. Most parasites are easy to see, although some mites and the early stages of worms can only be seen under a microscope.
External Parasites
Mites, Flies, lice, fleas, ticks and mites can cause serious diseases in animals.
Some live on the animals for their entire lives, others only spend part of their lives there, while others only visit to feed.
They can result in irritation and skin damage in animals. Some parasites can also pass diseases such as Redwater and three-day Stiff sickness between animals.
Internal Parasites
Internal parasites (including roundworms, flukes and tapeworms) can cause serious diseases and loss of production in animals.
They usually live in the stomach and intestines but also in other parts of the body such as the lungs and liver.
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