AN ACANTHOCEPHALAN PARASITE, MEDIORHYNCHUS GALLINARUM, OF THE DOMESTIC FOWL IN PAPUA AND NEW GUINEA |
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| Authors: | N. T. Talbot,B.V.Sc.,D.A.P.& E. |
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| Affiliation: | Veterinary Laboratory, Department of Agriculture, Stock &Fisheries, Port Moresby, Territory of Papua &New Guinea |
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| Abstract: | An acanthocephalan parasite, Mediorhynchus gallinarum, is a relatively common parasite of village fowls in Papua and New Guinea. The highest incidence (25%) were recorded from the West Irian border areas during a recent survey of approximately 120 birds. The life cycle is unknown and the parasite is not considered to be of major economic significance even in heavy infections. |
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