Larvae of Elaphostrongylus cervi in the deer of Scotland

Protostrongylid larvae were recovered from the faeces or lungs of red deer (Cervus elaphus), roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) and reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) in Scotland during 1981. Typical protostrongylid first-stage larvae were also recovered from possible intermediate hosts, the grey field slug (...

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Published in:Veterinary Record
Main Authors: English, AW, Watt, CF, Corrigall, W
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 1985
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Rangifer tarandus
Online Access:http://veterinaryrecord.bmj.com/cgi/content/short/116/10/254
https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.116.10.254
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Summary:Protostrongylid larvae were recovered from the faeces or lungs of red deer (Cervus elaphus), roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) and reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) in Scotland during 1981. Typical protostrongylid first-stage larvae were also recovered from possible intermediate hosts, the grey field slug (Agriolimax reticulata) and the white-soled slug (Arion fasciatus). All these protostrongylid larvae were microscopically identical to those of the nematode Elaphostrongylus cervi. Despite careful search, adult E cervi were not found, but it is concluded that infection with E cervi is widespread in Scottish deer.

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