Gastrointestinal Parasites of Farmed White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Florida

White-tailed deer are susceptible to infection by numerous gastrointestinal parasites. Not all parasite infections cause clinical disease, but even subclinical gastrointestinal parasitism may reduce the health and productivity of infected deer.  An understanding of parasite epidemiology is critical...

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Main Authors: Sydney L. Cottingham, Heather D.S. Walden, Samantha M. Wisely, Juan M. Campos-Krauer
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Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2022-10-01
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/126770
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description White-tailed deer are susceptible to infection by numerous gastrointestinal parasites. Not all parasite infections cause clinical disease, but even subclinical gastrointestinal parasitism may reduce the health and productivity of infected deer.  An understanding of parasite epidemiology is critical to improving captive deer health through effective parasite control strategies. This publication will serve as a guide to common parasites of farmed white-tailed deer in Florida and will provide producers with recommendations for management of gastrointestinal parasites in farmed deer.
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Gastrointestinal Parasites of Farmed White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Florida
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white-tailed deer
captive wildlife
parasites
parasitology
wildlife disease
deer farming
title Gastrointestinal Parasites of Farmed White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Florida
title_full Gastrointestinal Parasites of Farmed White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Florida
title_fullStr Gastrointestinal Parasites of Farmed White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Florida
title_full_unstemmed Gastrointestinal Parasites of Farmed White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Florida
title_short Gastrointestinal Parasites of Farmed White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Florida
title_sort gastrointestinal parasites of farmed white tailed deer odocoileus virginianus in florida
topic white-tailed deer
captive wildlife
parasites
parasitology
wildlife disease
deer farming
url https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/126770
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