Epidemiology of sheep infection by Oestrus ovis in Algeria
313 sheep were examined in 1996 to assess the importance and seasonal evolution of Oestrus ovis infection in the Algerian region of El-Tarf. Prevalence was found to be 67.4 %. The larval burden was 18 larvae by infected sheep. The prevalence was higher in older sheep than in lambs; intensity was sim...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2004-06-01
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Series: | Parasite |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2004112235 |