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Filarial worms in wild mammals in Alberta

Description

Provides information on the occurrence of filarial worms in wildlife in Alberta. Includes information on their significance, transmission cycle, distribution, importance for wildlife management, public significance, and why prevention or control is unnecessary. One in a series of fact sheets on common parasites and diseases of fishes and wildlife in Alberta.

Updated

August 20, 2024

Tags
filarial worms parelaphostrongylus protostrongylus roundworms wild mammals wildlife parasites

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Type
Fact Sheet
Extent

3 pages

Frequency

Once

Publisher / Creator Information

Publisher

Environment and Protected Areas

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic
Environment

Resource Dates

Date Created

2024-08-20

Date Added

2024-08-19T21:27:17.664767

Date Modified

2024-08-20

Date Issued

2024-08-20

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