The occurrence and control of the Big American liver fluke parasitosis in deer in Gemenc

Abstract

The Big American liver fluke (Fascioloides magna) has emerged as a significant mparasitic threat to red deer (Cervus elaphus) populations in Gemenc, a key natural reserve within the Danube-Drava National Park, Hungary. This research sistematically surveyed infections in two hunting areas , Gemenc and Karapancsa, through diagnostic examinations of liver samples collected from hunter deer during and outside the hunting season.