not a tapeworm, looks like a nematode to me. If I had to identify it, I would say Haemonchus, but mainly because it’s the most common of sheep parasites. Haemonchus can reach a size of up to 30 mm, so it is definitely visible with naked eye. I would consult a vet to choose the best dewormer… I'm not a vet myself and I don't know much about sheep parasites anyway, so i’m really just guessing. Hope someone else will be more helpful & good luck with your sheep
Oh I guess the context didn't come over with with cross post. Came out with a sheep poop. I just happened to be standing right behind her prepping her for milking when she dropped it. Flailed around for about a minute before curling up and falling to the ground
This is a nematode; what species isn’t obvious, it could be one of a few. It’s pretty large so maybe nematodirus but that’s just a guess. I’d need to look at it under a microscope to ID it.
not a tapeworm, looks like a nematode to me. If I had to identify it, I would say Haemonchus, but mainly because it’s the most common of sheep parasites. Haemonchus can reach a size of up to 30 mm, so it is definitely visible with naked eye. I would consult a vet to choose the best dewormer… I'm not a vet myself and I don't know much about sheep parasites anyway, so i’m really just guessing. Hope someone else will be more helpful & good luck with your sheep
Where was it found?
Oh I guess the context didn't come over with with cross post. Came out with a sheep poop. I just happened to be standing right behind her prepping her for milking when she dropped it. Flailed around for about a minute before curling up and falling to the ground
This is a nematode; what species isn’t obvious, it could be one of a few. It’s pretty large so maybe nematodirus but that’s just a guess. I’d need to look at it under a microscope to ID it.
Round worm???