Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Sores of boreal moose reveal a previously unknown genetic lineage of parasitic nematode within the genus Onchocerca

• Reference: Benedict, B. M., P. S. Barboza, J. A. Crouse, K. R. Groch, M. R. Kulpa, D. P. Thompson, G. G. Verocai, and D. J. Wiener. 2023. Sores of boreal moose reveal a previously unknown genetic lineage of parasitic nematode within the genus Onchocerca. PLoS ONE 18(1):e0278886. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278886
• Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
• Authors: Perry S. Barboza, Bridgett M. Benedict, John A. Crouse, Katia R. Grouch, Matthew R. Kulpa, Daniel P. Thompson, Guilherme G. Verocai, Dominique J. Wiener
• Funding Sources: FWS-WR
• Grants: AKW-4
• GMUs or Areas:
• Keywords: moose, molting, biopsy, eosinophilis, histology, body temperature
• Link: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278886 (Offsite)
• Partners: Texas A&M University
• Primary Authors: Bridgett M. Benedict
• Programs: Wildlife Research, Kenai Moose Research Center
• Project Numbers: 1.63
• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
• Regions:
• Species: Moose
• Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals, Ungulates
• Title: Sores of boreal moose reveal a previously unknown genetic lineage of parasitic nematode within the genus Onchocerca
• Topics: Parasites, Research
• Year: 2023

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