A Pain in the Butt: The Association Between Endo-Parasite Diversity and Horn Growth in Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep

(1) <i>Background</i>: Parasites can significantly impact growth, reproductive success, and the development of secondary sexual characteristics in various species. Our study investigated the effect of gastrointestinal and lungworm parasite infections on the total annual horn growth of ma...

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Main Authors: Tanisha C. Henry, Samridhi Rijal, Joana Alves, Peter Neuhaus, Susan Kutz, Kathreen E. Ruckstuhl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/7/623
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