The occurrence of Eimeria marsica in the domestic sheep in England and Wales.
Eimeria marsica Restani 1971 is re-described from oocysts recovered in pure culture from experimentally infected coccidia-free lambs. The ellipsoidal oocysts, which measure 19-1 x 13-1 mum, possess an inconspicuous micropylar cap. The prepatent period varies from 14-16 days. E. marsica is recorded for the first time from sheep in England.
D000818:Animals; D003048:Coccidiosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000469:parasitology / Q000662:veterinary*; D004739:England; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000469:parasitology; D014852:Wales