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. 1985 Nov;26(11):361–362.

Bovine Stephanofilarial Dermatitis in Alberta

Ken H Dies, Jane Pritchard
PMCID: PMC1680141  PMID: 17422593

Abstract

The nematode, Stephanofilaria stilesi was recovered from two mature beef cattle in Alberta. The appearance of the skin and the histological lesions are described. The life cycle of the parasite and the development of lesions are reviewed.

Keywords: Stephanofilaria stilesi, bovine, dermatitis

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