Gastroenteric parasite of wild Galliformes in the Italian Alps: implication for conservation management

Parasitology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 147 (4) ◽  
pp. 471-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Fanelli ◽  
G. Menardi ◽  
M. Chiodo ◽  
O. Giordano ◽  
G. Ficetto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Generalized Linear Model ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Parasite Community ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Black Grouse ◽  
Rock Ptarmigan ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasite ◽  
Italian Alps ◽  
Lagopus Muta ◽  
Common Parasite

AbstractThis study provides insights about the diversity, prevalence and distribution of alpine wild galliformes gastrointestinal parasite community, trying to fill a gap in the scientific information currently available in scientific literature. The analysis included three host species: 77 rock partridge (Alectoris graeca saxatilis), 83 black grouse (Tetrao tetrix tetrix) and 26 rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta helveticus) shot during the hunting seasons 2008–2015. Parasites isolated were Ascaridia compar, Capillaria caudinflata and cestodes. The rock ptarmigan was free from gastrointestinal parasites, whereas the most prevalent helminth (37%) was A. compar in both black grouse and rock partridge. C. caudinflata occurrence was significantly higher in black grouse (prevalence = 10%, mean abundance = 0.6 parasites/sampled animal) than in rock partridge (prevalence = 1.20%, mean abundance = 0.01 parasites/sampled animal). Significant differences were detected among hunting districts. A. compar was found with a significant higher degree of infestation in the hunting districts in the northern part of the study area whereas cestodes abundance was higher in Lanzo Valley. Quantitative analysis of risk factors was carried out using a generalized linear model (GLM) only on the most common parasite (A. compar). Latitude was the only factors associated with infestation risk (OR = 52.4). This study provides information on the composition and variability of the parasite community in the alpine Galliformes species.

scholarly journals Gastrointestinal Parasite Community in a New Population of the Przewalski’s Horse (Equus Ferus Przewalskii) in the Orenburg State Reserve, Russia

2017 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. A. Kuzmina ◽  
N. S. Zvegintsova ◽  
T. L. Zharkikh
Keyword(s):  
Parasite Community ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasite ◽  
Horse Population ◽  
The Family ◽  
Habronema Muscae ◽  
Mcmaster Method ◽  
Przewalski's Horse ◽  
Przewalski’S Horse

Abstract The Przewalski’s horse (Equus ferus przewalskii, Poljakov, 1881) is an endangered subspecies of wild horses (Equus ferus) native to steppes of Central Asia. In 2015, the Program of Establishing of a Semi-Free Population of the Przewalski’s Horse in the Orenburg Reserve was launched by FGFI “Orenburg Reserves”. The first group of 6 Przewalski’s horses (2 males and 4 females) born in the semi-reserve Le Villaret, France, was transported to the Orenburg Reserve. Th e aim of this work was to investigate the species composition of the intestinal parasite community and to monitor the dynamics of the parasite infection of the newly established Przewalski’s horse population. The level of infection by gastrointestinal parasites within the horses was examined by the McMaster method. Gastrointestinal parasites were collected in vivo after deworming of the horses with macrocyclic lactone drug “Univerm” (0.2 % aversectin C, PharmBioMed, Russia). Totally, 20 species of parasites were found: 19 species of nematodes (species of the family Strongylidae and Habronema muscae) and one species of botflies from the genus Gasterophilus. Th e widest species diversity (18 species from 8 genera) was observed in strongylids: 2 species from the subfamily Strongylinae and 16 species from Cyathostominae. Distribution of strongylid species between ten prevalence classes revealed a bimodal structure (“core-satellite” mode) of the strongylid community. Th e results obtained in this study are to be considered as the initial data for the further parasitological monitoring of Przewalski’s horses at the Orenburg State Reserve.

scholarly journals Differences in richness and composition of gastrointestinal parasites of small rodents (Cricetidae, Rodentia) in a continental and insular area of the Atlantic Forest in Santa Catarina state, Brazil

2012 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 563-567 ◽  
Author(s):  
VV. Kuhnen ◽  
ME. Graipel ◽  
CJC. Pinto
Keyword(s):  
Species Richness ◽  
Optical Microscopy ◽  
Intestinal Parasites ◽  
Parasite Community ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasite ◽  
Small Rodents ◽  
Wild Rodents ◽  
Santa Catarina

The first and only study on gastrointestinal parasites of wild rodents in the Island of Santa Catarina was done in 1987. The aim of this study was to identify intestinal parasites from wild rodents in Santo Amaro da Imperatriz and Santa Catariana Island, and to compare the richness and composition of the gastrointestinal parasite community of both areas. Rodents were captured with live traps, and feces were screened using the sedimentation method and optical microscopy. The following species of rodents were captured in the two areas: Akodon montensis, Euryoryzomys russatus, Oligoryzomys nigripes and Nectomys squamipes. In Santo Amaro da Impetratriz, prevalent parasites were: A. montensis (51%), E. russatus (62%), O. nigripes (53%) and N. squamipes (20%). From the Island of Santa Catarina the rodent prevalence rates were: A. montensis (43%), E. russatus (59%), O. nigripes (30%) and N. squamipes (33%) and the collected parasites were: Hymenolepis sp., Longistriata sp., Strongyloides sp., Hassalstrongylus sp., Syphacia sp., Trichomonas sp., Ancylostomidae, Trichuridae, Oxyuridae and Eucoccidiorida. The species richness (10.6 ± 0.7) of the endoparasite comunity in the area located on the continent was higher (p < 0.01) and different (p = 0.001) from that of the area located on the island (6.9 ± 0.5).

scholarly journals Gastrointestinal parasite community in the critically endangered West African lion

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofia Kruszka ◽  
Nyeema C. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Parasite Community ◽  
Host Population ◽  
West African ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Critically Endangered ◽  
Large Carnivores ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasite ◽  
East African ◽  
African Lion ◽  
African Lions

AbstractLarge carnivores of Africa, such as lions (Panthera leo), suffer from prey depletion and habitat fragmentation, that possibly impact the composition of the gastrointestinal parasite community. West African lions are particularly important, as this population is critically endangered and yet little is known of their gastrointestinal parasite community, which can reflect the health and resilience of the host population. From fecal samples collected in the W-Arly-Pendjari (WAP) transboundary protected area complex in Burkina Faso and Niger, we identified 309 oocysts of at least five different species using fecal flotation and sedimentation tests. We also compared these gastrointestinal parasites to other results from surveys of lions from Southern and East African regions and found similar taxa to previous surveys, but lower species richness across West African samples.

Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Montgomerie ◽  
Karen Holder
Keyword(s):  
Rock Ptarmigan ◽  
Lagopus Muta

The dynamics of alternative male mating tactics in a population of Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix in the Italian Alps

2012 ◽  
Vol 153 (4) ◽  
pp. 999-1009 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. E. Chamberlain ◽  
M. Bocca ◽  
L. Migliore ◽  
E. Caprio ◽  
A. Rolando
Keyword(s):  
Male Mating ◽  
Black Grouse ◽  
Italian Alps ◽  
Mating Tactics ◽  
Tetrao Tetrix

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITE IN CATTLE OF BANKE DISTRICT OF NEPAL IN DIFFERENT SEASONS AND BREEDS

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-16
Author(s):  
Saroj Regmi ◽  
Sujata Aryal ◽  
Mandeep Pokhrel ◽  
Utsav Lamichhane
Keyword(s):  
Summer Season ◽  
Statistical Relationship ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasite ◽  
Fecal Samples ◽  
Sedimentation Technique ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Common Parasite

Paramphistomum and Fasciola are the most common parasite found in the gastrointestine of the cattle in the terai region of Nepal. The parasite resides in the gut and feed there, resulting in the nutrition deficit for the cattle. A study was conducted in Kohalpur, Banke of Nepal to study the seasonal and breed-wise prevalence of the gastrointestinal parasite in cattle. A total of 156 fecal samples were analyzed, out of which 79 samples were collected in summer and 77 samples were collected in winter. Out of total samples 108 were brought to the clinic and 48 samples were collected directly from the rumen of the cattle. Sedimentation technique for recovering the larva and egg of parasite was performed. Five slides were prepared from each sample and was observed under the microscope for eggs and larva. The result showed that the prevalence was 36.71% in the summer and it was 16.88% in the winter. The statistical relationship showed that the prevalence gastrointestinal parasite in cattle was significantly (P<0.05) higher in the summer season. Likewise, the prevalence was 11.86% in the Jersey breed and 36.08% in the Jersey cross breed. And the statistical relationship also showed that the gastrointestinal prevalence in Jersey cross breed was significantly (P<0.05) higher than Jersey breed.

scholarly journals The winter roosting and diet of Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix in the north-western Italian Alps

2013 ◽  
Vol 155 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Massimo Bocca ◽  
Enrico Caprio ◽  
Dan Chamberlain ◽  
Antonio Rolando
Keyword(s):  
Black Grouse ◽  
Italian Alps ◽  
Tetrao Tetrix ◽  
The North ◽  
North Western

Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in captive animals in selected private zoos in south-west Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29
Author(s):  
T.J. Akinnubi ◽  
O.A. Morenikeji
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Parasite Prevalence ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasite ◽  
Gastrointestinal Helminths ◽  
Faecal Analysis ◽  
South West ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Coccidian Parasites

This study was carried out to determine the gastrointestinal parasite profile of captive animals kept in three private zoological gardens (Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) Wildlife Park, Q-BRAT Zoos and Gardens, OMU Resort) in south-west Nigeria. Animals were screened for gastrointestinal parasites via faecal analysis using standard coprological techniques. A total of 104 faecal samples were collected from forty-three animal species across the three zoos. Faecal samples examination revealed an overall parasite prevalence of 41.37%. The prevalence in OOPL was 35.29%, 62.5% in Q-BRAT and 40.54% in OMU. Gastrointestinal helminths identified were hookworm, Ascaris sp, Clonorchis sp, Enterobius sp,  Trichuris sp and Dipylidium sp, while Entamoeba sp, Giardia sp and coccidian parasites were the only protozoans present. Hookworm and Ascaris sp had the highest prevalence of 39.53% and 18.60% respectively. Prevalence across five categories of captive animals (aves, herbivores, carnivores, primates and reptiles) showed that primates and herbivores had the highest prevalence rates (54.55% and 43.75% respectively). Coccidian parasites had the highest intensity in birds at OOPL. This study shows the presence of parasites of zoonotic importance (Entamoeba sp, Hookworm, Ascaris sp, Giardia sp Enterobius sp and Trichuris sp) among screened animals. The result of this survey calls for the improvement of husbandry practices,  continuous parasite surveillance and therapeutic practices in the zoos in order to prevent a breakdown of animal and public health. Keywords: Gastrointestinal parasites; captive animals; zoological gardens, zoonosis; public health; south-west Nigeria.

Co-feeding between Svalbard Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta hyperborea) and Svalbard Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus platyrhynchus)

ARCTIC ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Å.O. Pedersen ◽  
M. Lier ◽  
H. Routti ◽  
H.H. Christiansen ◽  
E. Fuglei
Keyword(s):  
Rangifer Tarandus ◽  
Rock Ptarmigan ◽  
Svalbard Reindeer ◽  
Lagopus Muta
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