A preliminary assessment of the potential of the Muschovy duck (Cairina maschata) as a biocontrol agent of schistosomiasis intermediate host snails.

Ndlela, B

A preliminary assessment of the potential of the Muschovy duck (Cairina maschata) as a biocontrol agent of schistosomiasis intermediate host snails. [electronic resource] - The Central African journal of medicine Oct 2000 - 271-5 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0008-9176

10.4314/cajm.v46i10.8568 doi


Animals
Biomphalaria--growth & development
Bulinus--growth & development
Disease Vectors
Ducks--physiology
Feeding Behavior
Fresh Water--parasitology
Humans
Pest Control, Biological--methods
Population Density
Predatory Behavior
Schistosomiasis--parasitology
Zimbabwe