Rabbit conservation: models to evaluate the effects of timing of restocking on recipient and donor populations

2007 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Cotilla ◽  
Rafael Villafuerte
Keyword(s):  
Oryctolagus Cuniculus ◽  
Deterministic Model ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Wild Rabbit ◽  
Common Strategy ◽  
Donor Population ◽  
Age Structured ◽  
Number Of Individuals

In recent decades, the translocation of European wild rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) has been a common strategy used by gamekeepers and conservationists to improve populations with low rabbit abundance. Using a non-spatial, mixed stochastic–deterministic model, we assessed the effects of the timing of restocking of rabbits on the persistence of wild rabbit populations, as well as the effects of extraction on donor populations. Different age-structured restocking strategies and extraction rates were tested. We also assessed the number of restocking batches that a donor population can supply while remaining stable. Our results indicate that the best months to introduce individuals are October–March, with the highest success in January. In contrast, the best timing for extraction is during summer, when the number of individuals is high. Authorities should therefore include the timing and number of rabbits released or captured in their management strategies, especially where these factors have been previously overlooked.

Scientific substantiation of the european wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) content based on the analysis of zoos and nurseries of EARAZA (2004–2019)

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-75
Author(s):  
M. A. Lomskov ◽  
◽  
A. M. Konovalov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Threatened Species ◽  
Oryctolagus Cuniculus ◽  
Wild Rabbit ◽  
Regional Association ◽  
Age Ratio ◽  
Scientific Substantiation ◽  
Number Of Individuals ◽  
Near Threatened

The European wild rabbit – Oryctolagus cuniculus – is classified as Near Threatened (NT), which includes near-threatened species. This article presents an analysis of the dynamics of the number of individuals of the studied species in zoos and nurseries belonging to the Eurasian Regional Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EARAZA). The list of cities that have a European wild rabbit in their zoos is given. The sex and age ratio of individuals of the studied species in the interval from 2004 to 2018 is indicated. According to the results of the analysis, a number of arguments are given in favor of the expediency of breeding the European wild rabbit in zoos and nurseries of EARAZA.

Observations upon some common cestode parasites of the wild rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus

Parasitology ◽  
1940 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. M. R. Evans
Keyword(s):  
Intermediate Host ◽  
Oryctolagus Cuniculus ◽  
Wild Rabbit ◽  
Seasonal Fluctuations ◽  
Image Position ◽  
First Time

1. Between November 1936 and February 1937, ninety-six rabbits were examined, whilst between August 1937 and July 1938, 446 rabbits were examined for cestode parasites. The rabbits were obtained from the same area.2. The rabbits were infected with the following cestodes to the extent given, for the two periods respectively:3. Two species of the genus Hymenolepis are recorded for the first time from the rabbit, and they are briefly described.4. The seasonal fluctuations in the incidence of the above cestodes are discussed.5. The span of life of both Cittotaenia pectinata and C. denticulata is seen to be not greater than 10 months, and evidence is given to show that the intermediate host of C. denticulata is available between April and December, and that of C. pectinata from August to April.6. Evidence of host and age resistance is demonstrated in Cysticercus pisiformis.

Crisis Management Strategies in Jordanian Hotel Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 578
Author(s):  
Maisoon ABO MURAD ◽  
Abdullah AL-KHARABSHEH ◽  
Abdulrahman AL-KHARABSHEH
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Crisis Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Hotel Industry ◽  
Response Strategies ◽  
Common Strategy

The aim of the current study is to identify the crisis management strategies in five-star hotels in Jordan. The most world wild crisis management strategies in hotel industry were synthesized from the literature. Data for this study were collected from 50 managers in five-star hotels in Amman. Self-administrated questionnaires were distributed to the targeted sample. SPSS was used to analyse the data and test the hypotheses. The findings showed that the strategies used to manage crises are coping and response strategies; furthermore, the most common strategy is the changing path strategy. This study offers some new insights about crisis management in Jordanian hotels. So, it aims to contribute to this growing area of research in developing countries.

scholarly journals PCR Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in European Wild Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) from Portugal

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 1926
Author(s):  
Catarina Coelho ◽  
Madalena Vieira-Pinto ◽  
Anabela Vilares ◽  
Maria João Gargaté ◽  
Manuela Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Toxoplasma Gondii ◽  
Oryctolagus Cuniculus ◽  
Wild Rabbit ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Zoonotic Parasite ◽  
Central Portugal ◽  
Sag2 Gene ◽  
Rabbit Meat ◽  
Meat Samples

Wildlife plays an important role in the epidemiological cycle of Toxoplasma gondii. The European wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) can be a source of infection to wild and domestic hosts, including human beings. Additionally, as an herbivorous animal, the European wild rabbit may also be a sentinel of environmental contamination with T. gondii and, consequently, an indicator of the potential transmission of this parasite. The purpose of the present work was to detect T. gondii DNA in European wild rabbit from central Portugal, as well as the possible implications for public health. Heart and diaphragm samples were obtained from 28 rabbits hunted in central Portugal. Nested PCR separately amplified the 5′ and 3′ ends of the surface antigen 2 (SAG2) gene. T. gondii DNA was detected in 19 out of the 28 sampled animals, resulting in a prevalence of 67.9%. These results show that T. gondii infection occurs in European wild rabbit and therefore may pose a potential risk for humans if consumed as raw or undercooked meat. Measures should be taken in order to prevent infection by this zoonotic parasite and for the conservation of wildlife. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study performed by means of PCR on T. gondii in European wild rabbit meat samples.

scholarly journals Comparison of Strategies to Manage Stress Considering to Selected Socio-demographic Characteristics of Employees

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-136
Author(s):  
Tatiana Lorincová
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
T Test ◽  
Brief Cope ◽  
Common Strategy ◽  
Religiosity And Spirituality ◽  
The Individual

The presented paper deals with the analysis of selected stress management strategies considering to gender and position in organization in which individual employees work. The aim of the paper is to compare the ways of managing and processing the stressful situations, as well as their variability with regard to the group of respondents, their inclusion in the organization (manager or executive employee) and the size of organization (small and medium organization). The research was conducted by using two methodologies, namely Brief COPE from Carver (1997) and SVF 78 by Janke and Erdmann (2003). The research sample consisted of 130 respondents aged 19 to 63 (mean age 40.38 with a standard deviation of 6.73), namely 53.8% of males and 47.2% of women. The research sample consisted of executive employees (49.2%) and managers (50.8%) working in a small and medium-sized organization. The research results were analyzed by t-test for two independent samples, namely the individual stress management strategies were compared. We found statistically significant differences in the level of control of the situation, self-blaming, POZ 1 and NEG among executive employees and managers. At the level of perseverance, self-blaming, religiosity and spirituality, and NEG we found statistically significant gender differences. Comparison of employees working in a small and medium-sized organization has demonstrated the existence of statistically significant differences in levels of underestimation, negation, ventilation and self-blaming. The most common strategy of stress management was the strategy of self-blaming, given the analyzed socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents.

Influence of host weight, sex and reproductive status on helminth parasites of the wild rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus, in Navarra, Spain

1999 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Molina ◽  
J.C. Casanova ◽  
C. Feliu
Keyword(s):  
Oryctolagus Cuniculus ◽  
Reproductive Status ◽  
Wild Rabbit ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Northern Spain ◽  
Mean Intensity ◽  
Pregnant Females ◽  
Testicular Weight ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Reproductive Females

A study was carried out in Navarra (northern Spain) on the influence of the weight, sex and reproductive status (lactant, pregnant or lactant + pregnant females and testicular weight for males) of the wild rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) on two cestodes species: Andrya cuniculi and Mosgovoyia ctenoides and four intestinal nematodes: Graphidium strigosum, Trichostrongylus retortaeformis, Nematodiroides zembrae and Dermatoxys hispaniensis. A significantly higher prevalence of A. cuniculi was detected in lactant + pregnant females compared with non-breeding females. Trichostrongylus retortaeformis and N. zembrae showed a significantly higher mean intensity in lactant and lactant + pregnant females than in non-reproductive females. Trichostrongylus retortaeformis presented a higher mean intensity in females than in males, and the mean intensity of the same parasite species was significantly lower in active and inactive males compared with lactant and lactant + pregnant females. There were no significant differences between sexes in the prevalence of helminth parasites. No significant correlation was detected between host weight and the intensity (of infection) of helminths studied. No significant differences in the prevalence and mean intensity of the two cestode species were observed in the three weight categories studied (kittens, juveniles and adults). The prevalence of G. strigosum and mean intensity of T. retortaeformis were significantly higher in older heavier animals than in juveniles.

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