Bovine tuberculosis in wild boar (Sus scrofa), red deer (Cervus elaphus) and cattle (Bos taurus) in a Mediterranean ecosystem (1992–2004)

Mendoza, J. Hermoso de; Parra, Augusto; Tato, A.; Alonso, J.M.; Rey, J.; Pena, Jesica; García-Sánchez, A.; Larrasa, J.; Teixidó, J.; Manzano, G.; Cerrato, Rosario; Pereira, Gabriel; Fernández-Llario, Pedro; Mendoza, M. Hermoso de

doi:10.1016/j.prevetmed.2005.10.005

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“…For instance, the number of red deer per feeding site, the index of wild boar per feeding site and the proportion of open grassland (cultivated dehesas, pastures for big game) varied widely amongst estates, although unfenced populations were under-represented. Red deer and wild boar on fenced estates can be considered as semi-domestic livestock and are now present in SCS at far higher densities than several decades ago [9,30], where TB has become established as a selfmaintained, endemic disease [14,34]. The potential influence of game management intensification on TB dynamics may be illustrated by the positive association at the estate level between the time at which an estate was fenced and the prevalence of TBL in wild boar populations.…”

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“…These populations have essentially become captive, and artificial feeding and watering is usually provided during all or part of the year. TB in wildlife appears to be endemic across a broad geographic region, coincident with the traditional big game hunting areas of SCS [11,14,26,34]. Data suggest that TB in wild boar (Sus scrofa), red deer (Cervus elaphus) and cattle is an endemic and low incidence infectious disease [11,26].…”

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Risk factors associated with the prevalence of tuberculosis-like lesions in fenced wild boar and red deer in south central Spain

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-In recent decades the management of large game mammals has become increasingly intensive in south central Spain (SCS), resulting in complex epidemiological scenarios for disease maintenance, and has probably impeded schemes to eradicate tuberculosis (TB) in domestic livestock. We conducted an analysis of risk factors which investigated associations between the pattern of tuberculosis-like lesions (TBL) in wild boar (Sus scrofa) and red deer (Cervus elaphus) across 19 hunting estates from SCS and an extensive set of variables related to game management, land use and habitat structure. The aggregation of wild boar at artificial watering sites was significantly associated with an increasing risk of detecting TBL in both species, which probably relates to enhanced opportunities for transmission. Aggregation of wild boar at feeding sites was also associated with increased risks of TBL in red deer. Hardwood Quercus spp. forest availability was marginally associated with an increased risk of TB in both species, whereas scrubland cover was associated with a reduced individual risk of TBL in the wild boar. It is concluded that management practices that encourage the aggregation of hosts, and some characteristics of Mediterranean habitats could increase the frequency and probability of both direct and indirect transmission of TB. These findings are of concern for both veterinary and public health authorities, and reveal tuberculosis itself as a potential limiting factor for the development and sustainability of such intensive game management systems in Spanish Mediterranean habitats.Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex / red deer / risk factors / tuberculosis / wild boar

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Risk factors associated with the prevalence of tuberculosis-like lesions in fenced wild boar and red deer in south central Spain

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“…Map displaying reported prevalence rates for bTB in the wild boar by administrative divisions of Iberian Peninsula (provinces in Spain, districts in Portugal). Bacteriological culture data (Aranaz et al, 2004;de Mendoza et al, 2006;Vicente et al, 2006a;Gortázar et al, 2008;Santos et al, 2009;Pinto et al, 2011) and serology data Santos et al, unpublished data) combined. The highest recorded prevalence for each administrative division is shown.…”

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Wildlife Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review of the Epidemiology in Iberian Peninsula

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“…The European wild boar is a major reservoir of M. bovis in some regions of Spain (Gortazar et al, 2003;Hermoso de Mendoza et al, 2006). In this species, mycobacteria apparently enter through the oropharyngeal tonsils or the lining of the intestine and then pass into the bloodstream, subsequently causing lesions in several organs, including the mandibular lymph nodes (MLN) (Segalé s et al, 2005).…”

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Tuberculous Meningoencephalitis in a Wild Boar

García-Sánchez

Gómez

Fernández-Llario

et al. 2007

Journal of Wildlife Diseases

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Bovine tuberculosis in wild boar (Sus scrofa), red deer (Cervus elaphus) and cattle (Bos taurus) in a Mediterranean ecosystem (1992–2004)

Cited by 66 publications

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Risk factors associated with the prevalence of tuberculosis-like lesions in fenced wild boar and red deer in south central Spain

Risk factors associated with the prevalence of tuberculosis-like lesions in fenced wild boar and red deer in south central Spain

Wildlife Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review of the Epidemiology in Iberian Peninsula

Tuberculous Meningoencephalitis in a Wild Boar

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