Title
Better Alone or in Ill Company? The Effect of Migration and Inter-Species Comingling on Fascioloides magna Infection in Elk
Author(s)
Pruvot, Mathieu;Lejeune, Manigandan;Kutz, Susan;Hutchins, Wendy;Musiani, Marco;Massolo, Alessandro;Orsel, Karin
Published
2016
Publisher
PLoS ONE
Abstract
, and this may, therefore, indicate a dilution effect where cattle and elk are co-grazing. Migratory behaviour and host community composition have significant effects on the dynamics of this wildlife parasite; emphasizing the potential impacts of decisions regarding the management of migratory corridors and livestock-wildlife interface.
Keywords
Cattle;Animal migration;Host-pathogen interactions;Summer;Serology;Beef;Lakes;Winter
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