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Studies on Onchocerca tarsicola Bain and Schulz-Key, 1974 in reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) in northern Finland

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 June 2009

G. Bylund ,
H.-P. Fagerholm ,
C. Krogell  and
S. Nikander
G. Bylund
Affiliation:
Institute of Parasitology, Åbo Akademi, Åbo, Finland;
H.-P. Fagerholm
Affiliation:
Institute of Parasitology, Åbo Akademi, Åbo, Finland;
C. Krogell
Affiliation:
Institute of Parasitology, Åbo Akademi, Åbo, Finland;
S. Nikander
Affiliation:
College of Veterinary Medicine, Helsinki, Finland
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Abstract

A survey revealed that Onchocerca tarsicola Bain & Schulz-Key, 1974 is a widespread parasite among reindeer in northern Finland. Of 407 animals studied from 12 reindeer herds, 124 (30·5%) were infected. There was a marked difference in infection levels between different reindeer herds and the frequency as well as the intensity of infection was highest in old animals whereas the parasites were rare in yearlings.

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Research Article
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Journal of Helminthology , Volume 55 , Issue 1 , March 1981 , pp. 13 - 20
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1981

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