Table 3 The prevalences and densities (rmf/ml blood) of R. andersoni microfilaremia in reindeer blood in eight slaughter batches at Kuusamo slaughterhouse in October 2004 to January 2005
Slaughter day | 30.10.04 | 4.11.04 | 11.11.04 | 18.11.04 | 30.11.04 | 15.12.04 | 5.1.05 | 24.1.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Calves prevalence/density | 34 | 22 | 28 | 41 | 30 | 18 | 27 | 40 |
0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 4/10 | 18/60 | |
Adults prevalence/density | 21 | 39 | 27 | 10 | 24 | 24 | ||
95/1259 | 87/2263 | 93/994 | 100/498 | 67/1973 | 100/4227 |