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The prepatent period for ''T. ovis'' is 6-9 months.
 
The prepatent period for ''T. ovis'' is 6-9 months.
*Cysticerci occur in the musculature of sheep = condemnation of meat on aesthetic grounds.
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*Common in some sheep-raising areas of the UK.
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*Known as ‘sheep measles’ in Australasia, where it causes economic loss to the export industry.
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*Consequently, a recombinant oncosphere antigen vaccine is available in New Zealand.
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=== ''T. hydatigena'' ===
 
=== ''T. hydatigena'' ===
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