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A Biological Technique to Assess Numbers of Fasciola hepatica Metacercariae on Pastures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

J. G. Ross  and
J. O'Hagan
J. G. Ross
Affiliation:
Veterinary Research Division, The Farm, Stormont, Belfast, Northern Ireland
J. O'Hagan
Affiliation:
Veterinary Research Division, The Farm, Stormont, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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A biological test to estimate the numbers of infective metacercariae of F. hepatica on pastures is described. The test is shown to be successful provided a snail site can be determined. Results from samples collected from field outbreaks are described and the possible applications of the test are discussed.

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Research Article
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Journal of Helminthology , Volume 40 , Issue 3-4 , September 1966 , pp. 375 - 378
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1966

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