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Hydatid (cystic) disease in Alberta's game-farmed elk

Description

The tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus occurs worldwide, and it is a major concern to many livestock raising countries. The larval stage of this tapeworm is referred to as a hydatid and is a serious problem for both livestock economics and public health.

Updated

July 1, 2004

Tags
elk hydatid disease livestock parasites tapeworms wildlife

Title and publication information

Type
Fact Sheet
Series Title

Agri-facts

Extent

2 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Agriculture, Food, and Rural Development (1992-2006)

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic
Agriculture
Subject (LCSH)

Elk--Diseases.

Resource Dates

Date Created

2004-07-01

Date Added

2016-01-04T18:10:31.557829

Date Modified

2004-07-01

Date Issued

2004-07-01

Audience information

Identifiers

AGDEX number

481/655-1

NEOS catalogue key

2909627

Usage / Licence

Contact

Contact Name

Agriculture and Forestry

Contact Email

duke@gov.ab.ca