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Retarded Development of Ostertagia Species in Sheep

Nature volume 186, pages 986–987 (1960)Cite this article

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SOMMERVILLE1,2 has indicated that the immature stages of Ostertagia species in sheep may remain dormant or slowly developing over a considerable period within the abomasal pits and glands. The factors controlling this delayed development have not yet been elucidated.

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  1. Sommerville, R. I., Nature, 171, 482 (1953).

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  1. Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Sydney,

    J. D. DUNSMORE

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DUNSMORE, J. Retarded Development of Ostertagia Species in Sheep. Nature 186, 986–987 (1960). https://doi.org/10.1038/186986a0

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