Trichostrongylus axei
Trich·o·stron·gy·lus ax·'ei
bankrupt worm
A small (4–7 mm) nematode found in regions with rainy winters, which infects young goats after their release into pastures in spring.Clinical findings
With a heavy worm burden: gastritis, soft faeces, decreased appetite, poor digestion, bottlejaw; with heavy worm infestation: protein loss and emaciation.