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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

Authors

G C de Chaneet

Keywords

Hydatids, Echinococcus granulosis, Western Australia

Disciplines

Food Processing | Parasitology | Sheep and Goat Science

First Page Number

165

Last Page Number

168

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

BECAUSE hydatid disease is a disease of humans as well as animals, every dog owner should be aware of the conditions that perpetuate hydatids and the methods of control.

The incidence of hydatids in Western Australia in the past has not been high.

However, the increase in sheep numbers over recent years, together with the intensification of farming methods, may lead to a rise in incidence unless stock owners, particularly sheep farmers, take steps to control the disease.

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