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Proventricular and Gizzard Worms

Authors: Manktelow BW, Christensen NH, Lohr JE, Wilks CE
Publication: Avian Veterinary Handbook, pp 71, Jan 1998
Publisher: New Zealand Veterinary Association

Animal type: Avian
Article class: Book Chapter
Abstract: The proventricular worm Dyspharynx nasuta causes severe proventriculitis in pigeons, passerines and gallinaceous birds in many part of the world. Tetrameres causes similar problems in gallinaceous and anserine birds. Amidostomum anseris is a host specific gizzard worm of geese and ducks.
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