The common liver fluke has an exceptional life cycle as it moves through snails, ants and grass-grazing herbivores. And now, researchers from the University of Copenhagen know a bit more about the ...

Once in the liver, the Post says, “The worms lay eggs, which are later excreted in the host animal’s feces. The feces, in turn, are eaten by snails, the fluke’s final destination.

There are two species of liver fluke of main concern to small ruminant producers. Fasciola hepatica, the common liver fluke, causes chronic disease. Ruminants are the main host. Fluke eggs are passed ...

There are two species of liver fluke of main concern to small ruminant producers. Fasciola hepatica, the common liver fluke, causes chronic disease. Ruminants are the main host. Fluke eggs are passed ...