Dicrocoeliosis in extensive sheep farms: a survey.
Antonio ScalaClaudia TamponiGiorgia DessìGiampietro SeddaGiuliana SannaSilvia CartaAndrea CordaPhilippe JacquietAntonio VarcasiaCiriaco LigiosPublished in: Parasites & vectors (2019)
Our survey reveals the widespread presence of D. dendriticum in Sardinia, although seasonal, geographical and climatic conditions might be key factors in modulating the infection prevalence. Examining typical lesions due to D. dendriticum in the liver in abattoirs can be used as a marker for tracking chronic dicrocoeliosis infection.