Population genetic structure of <it>Ascaridia galli</it> re-emerging in non-caged laying hens

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The poultry roundworm <it>Ascaridia galli</it> has reappeared in hens kept for egg production in Sweden after having been almost absent a decade ago. Today this is a frequent intestinal nematode parasite in non-caged layi...

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Main Authors: Höglund Johan, Morrison David A, Engström Annie, Nejsum Peter, Jansson Désirée S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/97