Parasites of sheep and deer: Mutual parasites of domestic sheep and Columbian black-tailed deer studied for transference factors

Longhurst, W; Douglas, J; Baker, N

Parasites of sheep and deer: Mutual parasites of domestic sheep and Columbian black-tailed deer studied for transference factors

Authors

William M. Longhurst
James R. Douglas
Norman F. Baker

Authors Affiliations

William M. Longhurst is Assistant Specialist in zoology, University of California, Davis; James R. Douglas is Associate Professor of Parasitology, Unioersity of California, Davis; Norman- F. Baker is Junior Parasitologist, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 8(7):5-6. DOI:10.3733/ca.v008n07p5. July 1954.

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Abstract

Similar foraging habits of sheep and deer provide ample opportunity for transference of mutual parasites.

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