Methods for estimating the density of Elaphostrongylus rangiferi Mitskevich (Nematoda, Metastrongyloidea) larvae in faeces from reindeer, Rangifer tarandus L.

A method for estimating the density of Elaphostrongylus rangiferi larvae in reindeer faeces that have been deep frozen is described. The method involves the use of an inverted microscope with plankton counting chambers. Statistical data on the efficiency and sensitivity of the method are given. Wit...

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Main Authors: Odd Halvorsen, K. Wissler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 1983-05-01
Series:Rangifer
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Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/465