Studies on Sarcocystis species. II. Infection in wild and feral animals - prevalence and transmission

Author: Collins GH   Charleston WAG  

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

ISSN: 1176-0710

Source: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Vol.27, Iss.7, 1979-07, pp. : 134-135

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Abstract

Wild and feral animals in New Zealand were examined by a muscle-digest technique, and histology. Sarcocystis spp. were found in red deer, feral goats, feral pigs, rats, mice, and rabbits, and the prevalence of infection recorded. No Sarcocystis spp. were found in 8 wallabies and 62 possums. Sarcocystis spp. in rats and rabbits were transmitted to cats, and a species in goats to dogs.