Studies on Sarcocystis species. 3: The macrocystic species of sheep

Authors: Collins G.H.; Atkinson E.; Charleston W.A.G.

Source: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 27, Number 10, 1 October 1979 , pp. 204-206(3)

Publisher: New Zealand Veterinary Association

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Abstract:

Three forms of macrocyst were studied in sheep. On the basis of their dimensions and cyst-wall ultrastructure, thin cysts were found to be a separate species from fat and oesophageal cysts, but were also transmitted by cats. Sporocysts derived from fat and thin cysts had similar dimensions. It is proposed that the thin species be named S. medusiformis n.sp.

Keywords: Sheep; Gastrointestinal; Meat; Protozoal diseases; Sarcocystis; Species description

Document Type: Research article

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