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THE GROSS AND HISTOPATHOLOGIC LESIONS OF MAIGNANT CATARRHAL FEVER IN THREE CAPTIVE SIKA DEER (Cervus nippon) IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO

Year: 1977

Type: article

Abstract: The gross and histopathologic lesions of three captive sika deer (Cervus nippon) with malignant catarrhal fever are described. Lesions included those of the head and eye form and the more commonly described peracute form. One deer had been exposed to a wildebeeste (Connochaetes gnou) and the other two to domestic sheep.

Source: Journal of Wildlife Diseases

DOI: 10.7589/0090-3558-13.1.29

Authors: S. E. SANFORD, P. B. LITTLE, W. A. RAPLEY

Institutions: Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Toronto Zoo

Language: English

Topic: Animal Virus Infections Studies

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Johns Hopkins University, Ministry of Natural Resources