scholarly journals Genetic Characterization of Feline Parvovirus Isolate Fe–P2 in Korean Cat and Serological Evidence on Its Infection in Wild Leopard Cat and Asian Badger

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Ji Kim ◽  
Sun-Woo Yoon ◽  
Jin Ho Jang ◽  
Dae Gwin Jeong ◽  
Beom Jun Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genomic Sequence ◽  
Direct Detection ◽  
Raccoon Dog ◽  
Serological Evidence ◽  
Eurasian Otter ◽  
Animal Rescue ◽  
Feline Parvovirus ◽  
Leopard Cat ◽  
Prionailurus Bengalensis ◽  
Stray Cat

Feline parvovirus (FPV) is a small, non-enveloped, single-stranded DNA virus that infects cats. We recently isolated a feline parvovirus Fe–P2 strain from a dead stray cat in Iksan, 2017. Its partial genomic sequence (4,643 bases) was obtained, and phylogenetic analysis based on the VP2 nucleotide sequence showed that the FPV Fe-P2 strain was closely related to the FPV isolate Gigucheon in cat, 2017 (MN400978). In addition, we performed a serum neutralization (SN) test with the FPV isolates in various mammalian sera. These were from raccoon dog, water deer, Eurasian otter, Korean hare, leopard cat, and Asian badger, which were kindly provided by Chungnam Wild Animal Rescue Center. Notably, serological evidence of its infection was found in Asian badger, Meles leucurus (2/2) and leopard cat, Prionailurus bengalensis (5/8) through SN tests, whereas there was no evidence in raccoon dog, water deer, Eurasian otter, and Korean hare based on the collected sera in this study. These findings might provide partial evidence for the possible circulation of FPV or its related viruses among wild leopard cat and Asian badger in Korea. There should be additional study to confirm this through direct detection of FPVs in the related animal samples.

scholarly journals Camera trap records of Rusty-spotted Cat Prionailurus rubiginosus and Leopard Cat Prionailurus bengalensis (Mammalia: Carnivora: Felidae) from Papikonda National Park, northern Eastern Ghats, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 8818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikram Aditya ◽  
Thyagarajan Ganesh
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Present Note ◽  
Camera Trap ◽  
Eastern Ghats ◽  
Leopard Cat ◽  
Prionailurus Bengalensis

The genus Prionailurus consists of forest dwelling spotted cats ranging across most of India (Sunquist and Sunquist 2002, Menon 2003). Few studies have been done on their presence and distribution across the Eastern Ghats. The present note reports the first camera trap records of the Leopard Cat Prionailurus benghalensis Kerr, 1792 and Rusty Spotted Cat, Prionailurus rubiginosus Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1831 from the Papikonda National Park, situated in the northern Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh. 

scholarly journals Garbage in the diet of carnivores in an agricultural area

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Łukasz Jankowiak ◽  
Anna W. Malecha ◽  
Agata J. Krawczyk
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Red Fox ◽  
American Mink ◽  
Natural Food ◽  
Nyctereutes Procyonoides ◽  
Raccoon Dog ◽  
Eurasian Otter ◽  
Spatial Changes ◽  
Mammalian Predators ◽  
Agricultural Areas

AbstractHuman food waste is considered to be richer in carbohydrates, lipids and proteins than most natural food supplies; however, it is very well digested in scats. So, as an indication of this kind of food in the diet, we have used each indigestible, anthropogenic origin element found in faeces (e.g., glass, plastic, rubber, etc.). There are few studies discussing the importance of garbage in the diet of mammalian predators living in farmland; definitely, most focus on this issue in urban areas. We studied the contribution of garbage in the diet of raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), red fox (Vulpes vulpes), marten (Martessp.), polecat (Mustela putorius), stoat (Mustela erminea), American mink (Neovison vison) and Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in the agricultural areas of western Poland in 2006-2010. In addition, we examined the spatial changes in the diet of red fox and polecat. The largest contribution of garbage was found in scats of raccoon dog (8.8%), red fox (4.8%) and marten (4.3%). The diet of polecat, stoat and Eurasian otter contained 2.5%, 1.7% and 0.2% garbage items respectively. The most frequent item was plastic. Our analysis showed that garbage consumption by red fox and polecat was greater closer to human settlements. The results reveal a continuous gradient in the garbage consumption that corresponds with the degree of synanthropization of particular species.

scholarly journals Pest control practices of farmers in Taiwan and implications for non-target wildlife.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Nicholas Best ◽  
Jhen Liu ◽  
Pei-Jen Lee Shaner ◽  
Chi-Chien Kuo ◽  
Kurtis Jai-Chyi Pei
Keyword(s):  
Pest Control ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Agricultural Activity ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Chemical Products ◽  
Leopard Cat ◽  
Prionailurus Bengalensis ◽  
Agricultural Industries ◽  
Agricultural Areas ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract Pests cause devastating losses on agricultural industries worldwide. Common pest management practices include using chemical products. The efficacy of these toxins remains inconclusive, however, and their application can have adverse effects on non-target wildlife from both direct and indirect exposure. In parts of Taiwan, threatened species may be at considerable risk since they inhabit areas with agricultural activity. Therefore, in this exploratory study, we surveyed farmers using a structured questionnaire in Miaoli County, northwestern Taiwan, in agricultural areas that overlap with the distribution of the locally endangered leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis), whose diet comprises a high proportion of rodents. Based on the completed questionnaires of 126 farmers, the majority stated they use at least two different types of chemical pest control products. Furthermore, pest-related factors, such as perceived worst pest, total pest problem, and number of pests, were all important determinants for pest control behavior. Farmers whose crops were afflicted by rodents were more likely to use rodenticides in addition to other types of pesticides. These agricultural areas, which include vegetable cropland, pose a risk of poisoning to non-target wildlife, like the leopard cat, through various exposure pathways including consumption of contaminated prey and dermal contact. Farmers also expressed support to use less chemical-based pest products, but not to stop using them entirely. Therefore, there may be opportunities to implement ecologically based control practices to mitigate risks to wildlife and promote increased environmental health.

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