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Occurrence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia on beef farms and water sources within the vicinity of the farms on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Veterinary parasitology - 28 Feb 2012
Budu-Amoako Ebo, Greenwood Spencer J, Dixon Brent R, Barkema Herman W, McClure J T
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The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence and assemblages of Giardia and species of Cryptosporidium on beef farms in Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, including the water sources associated with the farms, and to determine risk factors for infection of cattle with these parasites. Twenty beef farms were selected based on the presence of surface water< 500 m from the barn. Prevalence was...
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