Seasonal dynamics of sheep infection with monieziosis in the southeast of Northern Caucasus

Abstract

Seasonality in contamination of sheep with monieziosis in the southeast of North Caucasus is established. Infection of sheep occurs from April to October. The maximum contamination of sheep is noted in Summer and Autumn. Sheep are not infected with Moniezia spp. in spring.

Keywords

• sheep
• moniezia expansa
• m. benedeni
• season
• ecosystem
• north caucasus