DNA-based identification of a hepatic trematode in an elk calf

Journal of Wildlife Diseases

Volumn 43, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 762-769

  Bildfell, Robert J ^a   Whipps, Christopher M ^a   Gillin, Colin M ^b   Kent, Michael L ^a  

^a OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE   (United States)

Author keywords

Cervus elaphus; Elk; Fascioloides magna; Fascioloidiasis; Hepatitis; Ribosomal DNA

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; CERVUS ELAPHUS; FASCIOLA; FASCIOLA HEPATICA; FASCIOLOIDES MAGNA; TREMATODA;

EID: 36448997379     PISSN: 00903558     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.7589/0090-3558-43.4.762     Document Type: Article

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