Study: Toxoplasmosis in Northeastern Ohio Deer Population Hits 60%
January 17, 2015
White-tailed deer in northeastern Ohio have a high rate of toxoplasmosis infection, according to a study led by third-year Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine student Gregory Ballash. The parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, is associated with free-roaming cats. “This study documents the widespread infection of deer populations in northeastern Ohio, most likely resulting from feral… Continue reading...