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1 October 1989 Serologic Survey for Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae in Free-ranging Dall Sheep (Ovis dalli) in Alaska
Randall L. Zarnke, Soren Rosendal
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Abstract

Indirect hemagglutination tests on sera from 251 Dall sheep (Ovis dalli) from interior Alaska collected during the period 1979 to 1987 revealed no evidence of exposure to Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae. Apparently, this potentially fatal disease agent has not been introduced into free-ranging Dall sheep populations. In the interest of continued health of such Dall sheep, strict enforcement of domestic animal health regulations and prudent land use practices are clearly indicated.

Zarnke and Rosendal: Serologic Survey for Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae in Free-ranging Dall Sheep (Ovis dalli) in Alaska
Randall L. Zarnke and Soren Rosendal "Serologic Survey for Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae in Free-ranging Dall Sheep (Ovis dalli) in Alaska," Journal of Wildlife Diseases 25(4), 612-613, (1 October 1989). https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-25.4.612
Received: 23 January 1989; Published: 1 October 1989
KEYWORDS
Dall sheep
indirect hemagglutination test
Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae
Ovis dalli
prevalence
serology
serosurvey
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