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Histopathological findings of Fasciola hepatica infection in non-native European hare (Lepus europaeus) in Southern Chile

Oyarzún-Ruiz, Pablo; Alvelo, Cristina; Vera, Frank; Moroni, Manuel.

Rev. bras. parasitol. vet; 28 (1), 2019

Abstract Fasciola hepatica is a parasite introduced in America from Europe, being considered of concern for public health and animal production, especially in countries with endemic areas as occur in Chile. In this country, the research has been focused mainly in domestic ruminants, with native and intro...

Animales Salvajes, Argentina, Chile, Fasciola hepatica, Fascioliasis/patología, Fascioliasis/veterinaria, Liebres/parasitología

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Epidemiological and clinical-pathological aspects of fasciolosis in livers of cattle slaughtered in southern Brazil

Infection by Fasciola hepatica is an important cause of economic loss in cattle raised in Brazil and others countries. In slaughterhouses, the losses are mainly associated with condemnation of livers; however, it is believed that these losses can extend to diminished carcass yield and productivity throug...