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The occurrence of Eimeria marsica in the domestic sheep in England and Wales

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 April 2009

C. C. Norton  and
Janet Catchpole
C. C. Norton
Affiliation:
Central Veterinary Laboratory, Weybridge, Surrey
Janet Catchpole
Affiliation:
Central Veterinary Laboratory, Weybridge, Surrey
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Summary

Eimeria marsica Restani 1971 is re-described from oocysts recovered in pure culture from experimentally infected coccidia-free lambs. The ellipsoidal oocysts, which measure 19·1 × 13·1 μm, possess an inconspicuous micropylar cap. The prepatent period varies from 14–16 days. E. marsica is recorded for the first time from sheep in England.

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Research Article
Information
Parasitology , Volume 72 , Issue 1 , February 1976 , pp. 111 - 114
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1976

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