Efficacy of different treatment regimes against setariosis (Setaria tundra Nematoda: Filarioidea) and associated peritonitis in reindeer

摘要

BackgroundWhen a severe peritonitis outbreak in semi-domesticated reindeer was noticed in 2003 in Finland, the concerned industry urged immediate preventive actions in order to avoid detrimental effects of S. tundra and further economical losses. A research programme was swiftly initiated to study S. tundra and its impact on the health and wellbeing of reindeer.