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Longevity of Taenia ovis in a dog

Authors: Gregory GG
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 26, Issue 10, pp 262, Oct 1978
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Companion animal, Dog
Subject Terms: Abdomen, Alimentary system/gastroenterology, Cestode, Parasites - internal
Article class: Correspondence
Abstract: Great variation in the fecundity of Taenia ovis and T. hydatigena has been reported between dogs. For T.ovis, prepatent periods from 44 to more than 126 days, and longevity as short as 110 days, have been reported. One dog in that study was reported to be still passing T.ovis proglottides 5 years after infection. This communication records further details of that infection…
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