Parasites from possums in Waitahuna forest |
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| Authors: | Jeanette Bowie W Bennett |
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| Institution: | Invermay Animal Health Laboratory , Private Bag, Mosgiel |
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| Abstract: | Extract Sir:- In June 1982, possums (Trichosurus vulpecula) from the Waitahuna forest area near Lawrence in Central Otago were examined for endoparasites (181 possums) and ectoparasites (125 possums). The alimentary tract was separated into stomach, small intestine and large intestine. These sections were washed thoroughly through a 60 mesh sieve and total parasite counts and identification were carried out. The fur from the base of the forelegs along the back and around the base of the tail was digested in 20% KOH and the ectoparasites were recovered. There was no evidence of pathogenicity ascribable to the parasites found. A summary of results is presented in Table I. |
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