Open AccessNotes on the parasitology, pathology and bio-physiology of springbok in the Mountain Zebra National Park
Author(s) -
Emma Young,
F. Zumpt,
P. A. Basson,
Barend Erasmus,
P. A. Boyazoglu,
Jacob Diederik Frederik Boomker
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
koedoe
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 2071-0771
pISSN - 0075-6458
DOI - 10.4102/koedoe.v16i1.897
Subject(s) - parasitology , national park , biology , zoology , serology , protozoa , pathology , ecology , immunology , medicine , microbiology and biotechnology , antibody
Thirteen species of parasitic metazoa and two protozoa have been identified. Pathological effects are described where applicable. Serological tests for virus diseases were negative but biochemical analyses revealed certain mineral deficiencies. The possible decimating effects of the former are discussed and appropriate guide lines for control suggested.