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Journal of Parasitic Diseases
Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases 4/2016

01-12-2016 | Original Article

Oestrus ovis larvae in nasal cavity of sheep: a case report

Authors: I. M. Allaie, Z. A. Wani, A. H. Malik, R. A. Shahardar, M. Zulhuma

Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases | Issue 4/2016

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Abstract

The present communication reports the infestation of nasal cavities of sheep by larvae of Oestrus ovis from Kashmir Valley.
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Metadata
Title
Oestrus ovis larvae in nasal cavity of sheep: a case report
Authors
I. M. Allaie
Z. A. Wani
A. H. Malik
R. A. Shahardar
M. Zulhuma
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Journal of Parasitic Diseases / Issue 4/2016
Print ISSN: 0971-7196
Electronic ISSN: 0975-0703
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-015-0655-3

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