ONCHOCERCA LESIONS IN MOOSE (ALCES-ALCES L)

  • 1 January 1984
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 36  (11) , 367-+
Abstract
Inflammatory discolored granulomas occurred in 98% of the moose investigated 1.5 yr of age or older. No lesions were observed in calves. The lesions were located mainly in tendineous tissues. Predilection sites were at the insertion of the m. [musculus] sartorius and m. semitendinosus at the tibia. Lesions also occurred in peritendineous and subcutaneous tissues. The lesions were caused by Onchocerca worms. The character of the inflammatory reaction was benign and the onchocercal lesions appeared to be of minor importance for the health and mobility of the animals, and in hygiene aspects of the meat. The worms showed similarities in morphology and localization to O. tarsicola. The presence of an Onchocerca spp. or strains specific to moose, can not be ruled out.