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Risk factors and control of intestinal parasite infections in sled dogs in Poland.
Veterinary parasitology - 10 Feb 2011
Bajer Anna, Bednarska Malgorzata, Rodo Anna
Abstract excerpt
Training and racing constitute serious challenges for working sled dogs. Attainment of the highest levels of stamina and speed are possible only by completely healthy dogs. Infections with nematodes as whipworm Trichuris sp. or hookworms Uncinaria/Ancylostoma can significantly reduce the fitness of working dogs leading to anemia or even to death. In the middle of the racing season, between December 2009 and April...
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