Prevalence of Ostertagia ostertagi lesions in slaughtered dairy cattle from São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal

• Authors: Bernardo S, Lima JR, Maia C, Mendes J, Pinto C
• Publication Year: 2016
• Journal: Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Report
• Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405939016300065

Ostertagiosis caused by Ostertagia ostertagi is considered the most important parasitosis in dairy cattle raised in temperate areas. The aim of this investigation was to determinate the prevalence of ostertagiosis in cattle slaughtered in São Miguel Island (SMI), Azores, the geographical distribution of positive cases, its economic impact and farmers awareness regarding preventive and control […]
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