Natural and anthropogenic causes of mortality in wild birds in a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Northern Portugal: a ten-year study

Bird Study ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 484-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreia Garcês ◽  
Isabel Pires ◽  
Fernando Pacheco ◽  
Luís Sanches Fernandes ◽  
Vanessa Soeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wild Birds ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Northern Portugal ◽  
Wildlife Rehabilitation ◽  
Causes Of Mortality

scholarly journals Fungal flora in the trachea of birds from a wildlife rehabilitation centre in Spain

2008 ◽  
Vol 52 (No. 10) ◽  
pp. 464-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.E. Garcia ◽  
P. Lanzarot ◽  
V. Lopez Rodas ◽  
E. Costas ◽  
J.L. Blanco
Keyword(s):  
Wild Birds ◽  
Tracheal Epithelium ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Fungal Flora ◽  
Yeast Flora ◽  
Cattle Egret ◽  
Wildlife Rehabilitation

In the present work we study the prevalence of fungal flora in the tracheal epithelium of wild birds in a rehabilitation centre. Two hundred and sixteen birds representing 26 species from seven orders were sampled. Yeasts and moulds were isolated from 92 of the birds sampled (42.5%); in 24.5% only yeasts, in 12.5% only moulds and in 5.5% both moulds and yeasts together. The cattle egret was where the greatest number of animals with positive isolation was detected. The prevalence of yeasts shows significant differences between raptors and Ciconiiformes. Within the yeast flora, basically there were strains belonging to the genus <i>Candida</i>, mainly <i>C. albicans</i>. In the moulds, almost a half of them belonged to the genus <i>Aspergillus</i>.

scholarly journals Genetic Structure and Antimicrobial Resistance of Escherichia coli and Cryptic Clades in Birds with Diverse Human Associations

2015 ◽  
Vol 81 (15) ◽  
pp. 5123-5133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michaela D. J. Blyton ◽  
Hongfei Pi ◽  
Belinda Vangchhia ◽  
Sam Abraham ◽  
Darren J. Trott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Escherichia Coli ◽  
Antimicrobial Resistance ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Wild Birds ◽  
Phylogenetic Groups ◽  
Treatment Protocols ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Backyard Poultry ◽  
Wildlife Rehabilitation ◽  
Wilderness Areas

ABSTRACTThe manner and extent to which birds associate with humans may influence the genetic attributes and antimicrobial resistance of their commensalEscherichiacommunities through strain transmission and altered selection pressures. In this study, we determined whether the distribution of the differentEscherichia coliphylogenetic groups and cryptic clades, the occurrence of 49 virulence associated genes, and/or the prevalence of resistance to 12 antimicrobials differed between four groups of birds from Australia with contrasting types of human association. We found that birds sampled in suburban and wilderness areas had similarEscherichiacommunities. TheEscherichiacommunities of backyard domestic poultry were phylogenetically distinct from theEscherichiacommunities sourced from all other birds, with a large proportion (46%) of poultry strains belonging to phylogenetic group A and a significant minority (17%) belonging to the cryptic clades. Wild birds sampled from veterinary and wildlife rehabilitation centers (in-care birds) carriedEscherichiaisolates that possessed particular virulence-associated genes more often thanEscherichiaisolates from birds sampled in suburban and wilderness areas. TheEscherichiaisolates from both the backyard poultry and in-care birds were more likely to be multidrug resistant than theEscherichiaisolates from wild birds. We also detected a multidrug-resistantE. colistrain circulating in a wildlife rehabilitation center, reinforcing the importance of adequate hygiene practices when handling and caring for wildlife. We suggest that the relatively high frequency of antimicrobial resistance in the in-care birds and backyard poultry is due primarily to the use of antimicrobials in these animals, and we recommend that the treatment protocols used for these birds be reviewed.

Pododermatitis in raptors admitted in a wildlife rehabilitation centre in central spain

2020 ◽  
Vol 175 ◽  
pp. 104875
Author(s):  
Clara Rodríguez Díez ◽  
Fernando González ◽  
Irene López ◽  
Laura Suárez ◽  
Virginia Moraleda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Spain ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Wildlife Rehabilitation

Mortality of wild amphibians and reptiles admitted to a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Northern Portugal (2009 – 2017)

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-96
Author(s):  
Andreia Garcês ◽  
Felisbina Queiroga ◽  
Fernando Pacheco ◽  
Luis Sanches Fernandes ◽  
Vanessa Soeiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Activity ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Unknown Origin ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Rehabilitation Center ◽  
Anthropogenic Origin ◽  
Northern Portugal ◽  
Wildlife Rehabilitation

The data from 78 native species of reptiles and amphibians admitted to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Parque Biológico de Gaia (Portugal) from 2009 to 2017 were revised to determine the main causes of morbidity and mortality. These data include four different orders: order Squamata (51.3%), order Testudinata (12.8%), order Anura (12.8%), and order Caudata (2.6%). 92.3% of the considered admittances were adults arriving during spring (41%) and autumn (29.5%). The main causes of admission to Rehabilitation Center were animals debilitated (12.8%) and injured (66.7%). Trauma was the major cause of mortality (78.2%). Unknown origin was the main cause of traumatic (71.8%) and non-traumatic (9.0%) death, followed by captivity related lesions (6.4%). These animals are excellent bioindicators of the health of the ecosystem and enable the identification of the main threats affecting them, especially those of anthropogenic origin. Studies of mortality on wild reptiles and amphibians are important to understand which the main threats and how human activity is affecting these populations.

scholarly journals Detection and Control of Dermatophytosis in Wild European Hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) Admitted to a French Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 74
Author(s):  
Cécile Le Barzic ◽  
Adela Cmokova ◽  
Chloé Denaes ◽  
Pascal Arné ◽  
Vit Hubka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trichophyton Mentagrophytes ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Fungal Culture ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Erinaceus Europaeus ◽  
Asymptomatic Carriers ◽  
Wildlife Rehabilitation ◽  
Trichophyton Erinacei ◽  
And Control

The rising number of European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) admitted every year to wildlife rehabilitation centres might be a source of concern to animal and public health since transmissible diseases, such as dermatophytosis, can be easily disseminated. This study seeks to evaluate the frequency of dermatophyte detection in hedgehogs admitted to a wildlife rehabilitation centre located near Paris, France, and to assess the risk of contamination in the centre in order to adapt prevention measures. A longitudinal cohort study was performed on 412 hedgehogs hosted at the Wildlife Animal Hospital of the Veterinary College of Alfort from January to December 2016. Animals were sampled once a month for fungal culture. Dermatophyte colonies were obtained from 174 out of 686 skin samples (25.4%). Besides Trichophyton erinacei, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Nannizzia gypsea were also found. Dermatophyte detection seemed to be associated with the presence of skin lesions, while more than one-third of T. erinacei-positive animals were asymptomatic carriers. Healing required several months of treatment with topical and systemic azoles, but dermatophytosis did not seem to reduce the probability of release. Daily disinfection procedures and early detection and treatment of infected and asymptomatic carriers succeeded in limiting dermatophyte transmission between hedgehogs and humans.

scholarly journals OSTEOMYELITIS ON THE CERVICAL VERTEBRAS OF A FREE-LIVING EUROPEAN HEDGEHOG (Erinaceus europaeus) BY Paeniclostridium sordellii

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreia Garcês ◽  
Vanessa Soeiro ◽  
Sara Lóio ◽  
Filipe Silva ◽  
Isabel Pires
Keyword(s):  
Body Condition ◽  
Adult Female ◽  
Post Mortem ◽  
Rehabilitation Centre ◽  
Erinaceus Europaeus ◽  
Free Living ◽  
Wildlife Rehabilitation ◽  
European Hedgehog ◽  
First Time

A free-living European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) adult female was admitted to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre of Parque Biológico de Gaia (Portugal), with severe breathing distress and poor body condition. Its neck was displaced 60 degrees caudally. During the post- mortem exam, an abscess in the cervical vertebras was observed. Paeniclostridium sordellii was the agent isolated from the purulent exudate that was removed from the lesion. This is the first reported case of P. sordellii associated osteomyelitis on the cervical vertebras, and the first time that this pathology is describe in this specie associated with this agent.Key words: Erinaceus europaeus; Portugal; Paeniclostridium sordellii; osteomyelitisOSTEOMIELITIS VRATNIH VRETENC PRI PROSTOŽIVEČM EVROPSKEM JEŽU (Erinaceus europaeus), POVZROČEN Z BAKTERIJO Paeniclostridium sordelliiIzvleček: Prosto živeča odrasla samica evropskega ježa (Erinaceus europaeus) je bila sprejeta v Center za rehabilitacijo divjih živali Parque Biológico de Gaia (Portugalska) s hudo dihalno stisko in slabim telesnim stanjem. Njen vrat je bil premaknjen kavdalno za 60 stopinj. Med sekcijo po smrti so opazili absces na vratnih vretencih. Iz gnojnega eksudata lezije je bila izolirana bakteerija Paeniclostridium sordellii. V članku poročamo o prvem zabeleženem primeru osteomielitisa, povezanega s P. sordellii, na vratnih vretencih in o prvem primeru opisa tovrstne patologije pri evropskem ježu, povezani s tem povzročiteljem.Ključne besede: Erinaceus europaeus; Portugalska; Paeniclostridium sordellii; osteomielitis

scholarly journals Relatos da técnica de implante de penas na reabilitação de aves silvestres no Centro de Recuperação de Animais Silvestres do Parque Ecológico do Tietê, São Paulo, SP / Reports of the technique of feather imping in the rehabilitation of wild birds at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of the Tietê Ecological Park, São Paulo, SP

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1606-1617
Author(s):  
Lilian Sayuri Fitorra ◽  
Fábio Toledo Das Dores ◽  
Valéria da Silva Pedro ◽  
Bruno Simões Sergio Petri ◽  
Haroldo Ryoiti Furuya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Wild Birds ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Rehabilitation Center ◽  
Wildlife Rehabilitation

Relatos da técnica de implante de penas na reabilitação de aves silvestres no Centro de Recuperação de Animais Silvestres do Parque Ecológico do Tietê, São Paulo, SP. A técnica de implante de penas é utilizada para reparar rêmiges e retrizes danificadas, restaurando a capacidade de voo destas aves e, consequentemente, diminuindo o tempo necessário para a reabilitação. É uma técnica muito antiga utilizada principalmente em rapinas, mas pode ser aplicada em outras aves. Os incidentes com linhas de pipa, o manuseio inadequado na contenção ou transporte, o corte de penas e as condições precárias em cativeiros irregulares são as principais causas da incapacidade de voo das aves recebidas no Centro de Recuperação de Animais Silvestres do Parque Ecológico do Tietê (CRAS-PET), localizado entre os municípios de Guarulhos e São Paulo, no estado de São Paulo. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo apresentar os procedimentos de coleta, a técnica de implante de penas em rêmiges, além dos resultados obtidos pelo CRAS-PET com a utilização desta técnica na reabilitação de aves silvestres. A técnica foi aplicada em 85 indivíduos, de 17 espécies, sendo Asio clamator a espécie mais representativa com 27,1% dos procedimentos. A metodologia de substituição total da pena foi adotada para todos os indivíduos, a quantidade de penas foi variável entre três e 37 rêmiges implantadas por indivíduo. Para o banco de penas, o método por corte completo com tesoura de precisão no cálamo mostrou-se rápido e eficiente, as hastes de bambu e o cálamo de outra pena foram mais adequados por serem leves e flexíveis. A cola a base de etilcianoacrilato de média viscosidade apresentou melhor resultado tanto para a manipulação quanto no tempo de secagem.  A anestesia geral com isoflurano foi a mais positiva para o procedimento, pois é mais célere e diminui a agitação da ave na recuperação anestésica. A técnica de implante mostrou-se uma excelente ferramenta na reabilitação de animais silvestres e os resultados mostraram uma opção rápida e confiável de reparar penas de voo danificadas e, consequentemente, reestabelecer o voo de aves silvestres em reabilitação.

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