Eustrongylides sp. epizootic in young common egrets (Casmerodius albus)
Avian Diseases
By: Thomas J. Roffe
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Abstract
In May 1985, epizootic mortality was reported in common egrets (Casmerodius albus) on Avery Island, Louisiana. Subsequent investigation revealed that more than 400 birds died. Severe peritoneal nematodiasis (Eustrongylides sp.) was found on postmortem examination. A nearby breeding rookery on the same island was apparently unaffected. Reasons for this selective mortality are presented. Three other reports of epizootic mortality due to Eustrongylides sp. have been reported. This is the first report of this type of epizootic in gulf-coast birds.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Eustrongylides sp. epizootic in young common egrets (Casmerodius albus) |
| Series title | Avian Diseases |
| DOI | 10.2307/1590964 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 1988 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Association of Avian Pathologists |
| Contributing office(s) | National Wildlife Health Center |
| Description | 5 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Avian Diseases |
| First page | 143 |
| Last page | 147 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Other Geospatial | Avery Island |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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