Occurrence of helminths in bristle-spined porcupine (Chaetomys subspinosus) (Olfers, 1818), Salvador, Brazil

Kuniy, Adriana Akemi; Brasileiro, M. T. R.

doi:10.1590/s1519-69842006000200020

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“…The presence of Trichuris spp. in bristle-spined porcupines was reported by Kuniy and Brasileiro (2006). Among carnivores, the presence of T. cati and T. leolina in jungle cats of the zoo and lions of both sites was consistent with previous studies (Acharjyo, 2004;Adeniyi et al, 2015;Fagiolini et al, 2010;Raja et al, 2014;Tabaripour et al, 2018).…”

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in wild mammals of a safari park and a zoo in Bangladesh

Ferdous

Chowdhury

Hasan

et al. 2023

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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In safari parks and zoos, wild animals are kept mainly for recreational purposes. Animals in these enclosures are also crucial for the education, research, and conservation aspect. To ensure better management and good health of wild animals in captivity, it is essential to monitor the occurrence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasitic (helminths and protozoa) infections. The current investigation was undertaken to investigate the prevalence of GI parasitic infections in wild mammals at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib (BSM) safari park and Chattogram (CTG) zoo of Bangladesh. A total of 72 individual faecal samples were collected from 25 species of wild mammals. Routine qualitative (e.g. direct smear, sedimentation, and flotation) and quantitative (e.g. McMaster technique) tests were performed to identify the eggs or oocysts of helminths and protozoa. Results demonstrated that wild mammals of both BSM safari park and CTG zoo were infected with a total of 17 genera/species of helminths and protozoa. The overall prevalence of GI parasitic infections in wild mammals of both zoological parks was 65.3% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 53.14-76.12), whereas it was 72.4% (95% CI: 52.76-87.27) in the BSM safari park and 60.5% (95% CI: 44.41-75.02) in the CTG zoo. In both zoological parks, infection with nematodes was more frequent compared to other helminth into the wild mammals. The herbivores were more infected with GI parasites than carnivores and omnivores of both BSM safari park and CTG zoo. The mean eggs/oocysts per gram of faeces was the highest in the carnivores compared to herbivores and omnivores of both enclosures. The findings of the current study demonstrated that wild mammals of both BSM safari park and CTG zoo suffered from various GI parasitic infections. Regular monitoring along with proper therapeutic measures may reduce the severe consequences of GI parasitic infections in captive wild animals.

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in wild mammals of a safari park and a zoo in Bangladesh

Ferdous

Chowdhury

Hasan

et al. 2023

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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“…Além disso, apesar de as baias serem limpas diariamente, observou-se que a única substância desinfetante utilizada é a cal que é aplicada na forma de pó e não em solução aquosa. Entretanto, outro estudo realizado com larvas de Strongyloides ratti e Strongyloides stercoralis já constatou que algumas substâncias como a cal, o iodo e o pentaclorofenato de sódio só tiveram ação letal sobre as larvas de Strongyloides ratti e Strongyloides stercoralis quando estas eram usadas em suspensão aquosa e, na presença do solo, aquelas substâncias tornaram-se inativas (21) . É provável que esta solução desinfetante na forma como vem sendo usada também seja ineficaz em oocistos de Eimeria spp.…”

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Acompanhamento Da Carga Parasitária Intestinal E Do Manejo Sanitário De Um Criatório De Pacas

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ResumoA criação de pacas (Cuniculus paca Linnaeus, 1766) vem se desenvolvendo em toda América Latina. Com o objetivo de acompanhar o manejo sanitário, determinar a prevalência de parasitas gastrointestinais de pacas criadas em cativeiro, sua carga parasitária e avaliar estratégias utilizadas em seus controles, entre os meses de novembro/2012 a junho/2013, amostras de fezes frescas no solo foram coletadas e analisadas, utilizando-se as técnicas de Willis Mollay e Hoffmann. Para quantificação, utilizou-se a câmera de McMaster. A leitura foi realizada em microscopia óptica, com objetivas de 25x e 40x, as quais revelaram 21.433 ovos por grama de fezes (OPG), com média de 2.679,12 (± 41,0) Strongyloides spp., e 3.325 OPG, com média de 415,6 (± 57,0) Trychuris spp. Também encontraram-se 482.101 oocistos por grama de fezes (OOPG), com média 60.263 (± 15,93) de Eimeria spp. e 51 larvas de Strongyloides spp., com média 6,3 (± 6,86) larvas. Em uma única baia foram identificados dois ovos de Hymenolepis diminuta. Foi utilizado um anti-helmíntico (albendazol 10%) e trimetropina associada à sulfadiazina, para combater a eimeriose. Conclui-se que o grande índice de infestação parasitária apresentado pelos animais, mesmo a despeito dos tratamentos antihelmínticos efetuados, pode estar associado com o índice pluviométrico apresentado, as condições físicas das instalações e a limpeza e higienização dos recintos de forma inadequada. Palavras-chave: animal silvestre; nematoides; paca. Abstract Paca (Cuniculus paca Linnaeus, 1766) rearing has shown development in all Latin America countries. Fresh feces samples were collected from the soil and analyzed by Willis Mollay and Hoffmann's techniques, aiming at accompanying the sanitary management, determining the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites, and their respective load, of pacas raised in captivity, and evaluating parasite control strategies, between the months of November/2012 and June/2013. A McMaster's camera was used for quantification. The reading was accomplished by optical microscopy with 25x and 40x lenses, which revealed 21,433 eggs per gram of feces (EPG), with an average of 2,679,12 (± 41.0) Strongyloides spp., and 3,325 EPG, with average of 415.6 (± 57.0) Trychuris spp. Besides, 482,101 oocytes per gram of feces (OPG) were found, with an average of 60,263 (± 15.93) Eimeria spp., and 51 larvae of Strongyloides spp., with an average of 6.3 (± 6.86) larvae. Two eggs of Hymenolepis diminuta were identified in only one stall. An anthelminthic (albendazole 10%) and trimethopim

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“…), hemoparasitas (Hepatozoon sp., Babesia sp., Trypanosoma sp. e filárias) e endoparasitas (Prosthenorchis luhei, Hymenolepis diminuta e Trichuris opaca) (CATTO, 2000;THOISY et al, 2000;BRUM et al, 2003;LABRUNA et al, 2004;KUNIY & BRASILEIRO, 2006).…”

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Parasitismo por Giardia sp. e Cryptosporidium sp. em Coendou villosus

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Occurrence of helminths in bristle-spined porcupine (Chaetomys subspinosus) (Olfers, 1818), Salvador, Brazil

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in wild mammals of a safari park and a zoo in Bangladesh

Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in wild mammals of a safari park and a zoo in Bangladesh

Acompanhamento Da Carga Parasitária Intestinal E Do Manejo Sanitário De Um Criatório De Pacas

Parasitismo por Giardia sp. e Cryptosporidium sp. em Coendou villosus

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