Gastro Intestinal Parasites of Musk Deer (Moschus Chryso-Gaster Hodgson, 1839) in Langtang National Park, Nepal

Achhami, Bishnu; Sharma, Hari Prasad; Bam, Ashok Bahadur

doi:10.3126/jist.v21i1.16053

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“…Our result almost correlates with the ndings of (Achhami, Sharma, & Bam, 2016) in musk deer of Langtang National Park Nepal. Das et al, (2018) Richards et al, (1995) reported intestinal roundworms and ukes in the red fox(Vulpes vulpes), and (Grzegorz, Michal, Leszek, Wojciech, & Krzysztof, 1999) reported Babesia nicroti in rodents like Microtus oeconomus & Microtus agrestis .…”

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Transmission of Gastrointestinal Parasites in between Deer and Livestock Species at buffer zone located within the eastern part of Chitwan National Park, Nepal

Sapkota

Regmi

Ghimire

et al. 2021

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Deer are the hoofed ruminants of the order Artiodactyla and suborder Ruminantia in which infectious disease and parasites are of major concern in their conservation. This specific research helps us to determine the transmission of gastrointestinal parasites between deer and livestock in the buffer zone. The study was conducted in the eastern part of Chitwan National Park from June 2020 to July 2020. Fecal examination for the parasitic load was carried out using Floatation and Sedimentation techniques. 96.49% of the total fecal samples tested for parasitic eggs were found to be positive for the prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasite whereas parasitic prevalence in livestock of Buffer Zone i.e. Sauraha and Bachhauli area was calculated to be 87.30% based on the examination conducted within that same period and same area by the veterinary hospital. Pramphistomum was the most prevalent one in both deer (72.72%) and livestock (52.63%). The finding of this research revealed the higher chances of the exchange of parasites between the deer and livestock. A more advanced study must be done in this sector and concerned authorities should develop and implement effective plans to prevent cross-transmission of parasites between deer and livestock and other wildlife.

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Transmission of Gastrointestinal Parasites in between Deer and Livestock Species at buffer zone located within the eastern part of Chitwan National Park, Nepal

Sapkota

Regmi

Ghimire

et al. 2021

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“…The pellet samples used in this study confirmed the presence of Himalayan musk deer M. leucogaster in the GCA. Although three species of musk deer (Moschus fuscus, Moschus chrysogaster and Moschus leucogaster) are said to be distributed in Nepal (Timmins and Duckworth, 2015;Wang and Harris, 2015;Harris, 2016), most studies conducted in central and eastern Nepal regarding distribution, habitat ecology, latrines, associated plant composition and diversity, and gastro-intestinal parasites of musk deer have considered musk deer species as M. chrysogaster (Aryal et al, 2010;Aryal and Subedi, 2011;Subedi et al, 2012;Shrestha and Moe, 2015;Achhami et al, 2016). The potential misidentification of musk deer species is due to their secretive behaviour and similar morphological characteristics (Groves et al, 1995;Su et al, 2000;Guha et al, 2007).…”

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mtDNA confirms the presence of Moschus leucogaster (Ruminantia, Moschidae) in Gaurishankar Conservation Area, Nepal

Shrestha¹,

Khatiwada

Thanet

2019

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Musk deer (genus Moschus), an endangered mammal, is not only of great concern for its conservation, but it is also of great interest to understand its taxonomic and phylogenetic associations in Nepal. The aim of this study was to identify the taxonomic status of musk deer in Gaurishankar Conservation Area (GCA) using mitochondrial genomic data of cytochrome b (370 bps) through phylogenetic analysis of all the species of musk deer. The results showed that the species found in GCA is confirmed as Himalayan musk deer Moschus leucogaster, further expanding its distributional range in Nepal.

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“…Ascaris lumbricoides remained another dominant nematode ( n = 19, 5.86%) in this study, which was also recorded in red panda feces in previous studies ( Sharma et al, 2016 ; Shrestha & Maharjan, 2015 ; Pradhan et al, 2011 ). Achhami, Sharma & Bam (2016) also reported high prevalence of Ascaris in musk deer, a sympatric species from Langtang National Park. In another two studies, these parasites were also reported in Chauri (hybrid of cow and yak) from LNP ( Sharma et al, 2016 ) and Ramechap district ( Shrestha & Bindari, 2013 ) indicating the source of transmission towards livestock or vice versa.…”

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Status of gastrointestinal parasites in Red Panda of Nepal

Bista¹,

Shrestha²,

Kunwar

et al. 2017

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Red pandas are known to be highly susceptible to endoparasites, which can have a prominent impact on the population dynamics of this endangered species. There are very limited published reports on prevalence and risk of parasites in wild populations of red panda, especially localized reports. This study attempts to provide an in-depth insight of the status of endoparasites in red pandas, which is critical for strengthening conservation efforts. A total of 272 fecal samples were collected through systematic sampling across the red panda distribution range in Nepal and coprological examination was completed using standard techniques. It was followed by an estimation of prevalence and mean intensity of parasites, as well as statistical analysis, which was carried out using R statistical software. Parasite prevalence was documented in 90.80% (n = 247) out of 272 samples examined which includes seven different species along with three genera of parasites belonging to Protozoans (3 species), Cestodes (1 genus, 1 species) and Nematodes (2 genera, 3 species). Nematodes predominated in all infected samples (87.62%). Prevalence of Ancyclostoma duodenale (n = 227, 70.06%), having a mean intensity of 3.45 ± 2.88 individuals per sample, was observed, followed by Ascaris lumbricoides (n = 19, 5.86%) and Entamoeba histolytica (n = 24, 7.41%). Eight variables for assessing the determinants of infestation were tested: protected areas; non-protected areas; aspect; elevation; slope; and distance to water sources, herding stations, and settlements. Only the settlement displayed significant association (β = −1534e−04, t = − 2.192, p = 0.0293) though each parasite species displayed dissimilar association with different variables. This study indicates the urgent need of improving existing herding practice through habitat zonation, rotational grazing, medication of livestock, and prohibition of open defecation within and around red panda habitat.

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Gastro Intestinal Parasites of Musk Deer (Moschus Chryso-Gaster Hodgson, 1839) in Langtang National Park, Nepal

Cited by 7 publications

References 18 publications

Transmission of Gastrointestinal Parasites in between Deer and Livestock Species at buffer zone located within the eastern part of Chitwan National Park, Nepal

Transmission of Gastrointestinal Parasites in between Deer and Livestock Species at buffer zone located within the eastern part of Chitwan National Park, Nepal

mtDNA confirms the presence of Moschus leucogaster (Ruminantia, Moschidae) in Gaurishankar Conservation Area, Nepal

Status of gastrointestinal parasites in Red Panda of Nepal

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