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Deer worm (meningeal worm) infographic explaining how goats get infected, including deer feces, snails and slugs, and parasite migration to the spinal cord.

This infographic explains deer worm (meningeal worm) in goats, including the natural host (white-tailed deer), how larvae are shed in deer feces, how snails and slugs act as intermediate hosts, and how goats become infected by accidentally ingesting contaminated forage. It also outlines parasite migration to the spinal cord and basic treatment and prevention guidance for goat owners.