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Some Ecologic Factors Influencing Eimeria mccordocki Honess, 1941 in White‐Tailed Deer Odocoileus virginianus (Zimmermann) 1
Author(s) -
SAMUEL W. M.,
TRAINER D. O.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
the journal of protozoology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.067
H-Index - 77
eISSN - 1550-7408
pISSN - 0022-3921
DOI - 10.1111/j.1550-7408.1971.tb03321.x
Subject(s) - odocoileus , coccidia , eimeria , biology , cervus elaphus , vegetation (pathology) , zoology , ecology , veterinary medicine , geography , medicine , parasite hosting , pathology , world wide web , computer science , microbiology and biotechnology
SYNOPSIS. A study of coccidiasis of white‐tailed deer from the Welder Refuge in south Texas was conducted from 1964 to 1968. Thirteen percent of 374 deer were infected with low numbers of Eimeria mccordocki , the only coccidium found commonly. Percentage of infection and numbers of coccidia were highest for young deer, for deer collected in winter, and for deer collected in plant communities with “sparse” vegetation. Immunity, environmental change, intensive and concentrated grazing behavior by deer in open areas are presented as factors contributing to the findings.