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Helminth Parasites Of the Fox ( Vulpes vulpes ) In Victoria

Helminth Parasites Of the Fox ( Vulpes vulpes ) In Victoria and dissected. The intestines were cut open along their Materials and Methods Fox gastro-intestinal tracts used in this survey were supplied by Crown Lands Department Inspectors situated in 140 districts throughout Victoria. Some specimens were also provided by farmers and sporting clubs. The tracts were removed from foxes as soon as possible after death and placed in jars containing 5% formalin solution. A numbered plastic tag accompanied each specimen. This number was recorded on a data sheet, together with information on the location and date of capture and the sex and estimated age (mature or immature) of the animal. In the laboratory the formalin was rinsed from the material by soaking overnight in a large volume of tapwater. Stomachs were opened and the food contents examined in connection with dietary studies (Coman 1973). In the process of this work, all parasites encountered were kept and later identified. Suspected parasite tumors were removed from the wall of the stomach as being immature are usually less than seven months of age. Foxes classified as mature would, therefore, include many sexually mature specimens less than one year old. Seasonal effects and differences due to sex were also investigated. All comparisons, with http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Australian Veterinary Journal Wiley

Helminth Parasites Of the Fox ( Vulpes vulpes ) In Victoria

Coman, B. J.
Australian Veterinary Journal , Volume 49 (8) – Aug 1, 1973
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Wiley
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Copyright © 1973 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
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0005-0423
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1751-0813
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10.1111/j.1751-0813.1973.tb09345.x
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and dissected. The intestines were cut open along their Materials and Methods Fox gastro-intestinal tracts used in this survey were supplied by Crown Lands Department Inspectors situated in 140 districts throughout Victoria. Some specimens were also provided by farmers and sporting clubs. The tracts were removed from foxes as soon as possible after death and placed in jars containing 5% formalin solution. A numbered plastic tag accompanied each specimen. This number was recorded on a data sheet, together with information on the location and date of capture and the sex and estimated age (mature or immature) of the animal. In the laboratory the formalin was rinsed from the material by soaking overnight in a large volume of tapwater. Stomachs were opened and the food contents examined in connection with dietary studies (Coman 1973). In the process of this work, all parasites encountered were kept and later identified. Suspected parasite tumors were removed from the wall of the stomach as being immature are usually less than seven months of age. Foxes classified as mature would, therefore, include many sexually mature specimens less than one year old. Seasonal effects and differences due to sex were also investigated. All comparisons, with

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Published: Aug 1, 1973

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