Giardiosis in Eurasian badgers (<i>Meles meles</i>)

Barlow, Alex; Mullineaux, Elizabeth; Wood, R.; Taweenan, Weerapol; Wastling, Jonathan M.

doi:10.1136/vr.c7346

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“…The investigation of the cause of clinical illness in wildlife casualties may lead to the identification of novel pathogens not previously described in that species, such as those associated with enteric disease in European badger ( Meles meles ) cubs (Barlow et al. , ) and causing Tyzzer's disease in a rehabilitated European otter ( Lutra lutra ) (Simpson et al. ).…”

Section: Rationale For Treatment and Rehabilitation Of Wildlife Casuamentioning

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“…Reports of diseases across Europe and the rest of the world are disseminated through organisations such as the Wildlife Disease Association (WDA), European Wildlife Disease Association (EWDA) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). The investigation of the cause of clinical illness in wildlife casualties may lead to the identification of novel pathogens not previously described in that species, such as those associated with enteric disease in European badger (Meles meles) cubs (Barlow et al 2011(Barlow et al , 2012 and causing Tyzzer's disease in a rehabilitated European otter (Lutra lutra) (Simpson et al 2008).…”

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Veterinary treatment and rehabilitation of indigenous wildlife

Mullineaux¹

2014

J of Small Animal Practice

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Veterinary surgeons in general practice are frequently presented with injured or orphaned animals by wildlife rescue centres, members of the public or police officers. Following treatment, many of these animals are released to the wild. Despite the large numbers of wildlife casualties rehabilitated in this way there are few published data detailing species, numbers treated, quality of care provided and outcome following release. There is also ongoing debate regarding the welfare and conservation benefits of such human intervention. This article reviews the available published evidence on wildlife rehabilitation and offers recommendations on future policy.

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Veterinary treatment and rehabilitation of indigenous wildlife

Mullineaux¹

2014

J of Small Animal Practice

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“…Giardia duodenalis , was first reported in badgers in the UK in 2010 [ 288 ] in a group of cubs that was presented to a wildlife center. In that paper, the authors describe severe digestive illness, manifested by acute diarrhea and death among the badgers [ 288 ]. It is not clear if the clinical manifestations were related to giardiosis or to other pathogens.…”

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Wild Mesocarnivores as Reservoirs of Endoparasites Causing Important Zoonoses and Emerging Bridging Infections across Europe

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Mesocarnivores are small- or mid-sized carnivore species that display a variety of ecologies and behaviours. In Europe, wild mesocarnivores are represented by the red fox (Vulpes vulpes), the golden jackal (Canis aureus), the European wildcat (Felis silvestris), the Mustelidae of the genera Meles, Martes, Mustela, Lutra, the invasive species of raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides), raccoons (Procyon lotor), and American mink (Neomustela vison). These abundant animals thrive in various habitats and often develop their activity close to human settlements. Thus, they may play an important role in the introduction, maintenance, and transmission of major parasitic zoonoses and promote bridging infections with domestic animals. Against this background, this article reports and discusses some of the most important endoparasites of wild mesocarnivores living in Europe, on the basis of their actual role as reservoirs, spreaders, or sentinels. The data derived from epizootiological studies in different European countries, and the proven or speculated implications of the detected endoparasites in human and domestic animals’ health, are discussed. Through older and recent literature review, the state-of-the-art knowledge on the occurrence and prevalence of the parasites under consideration is presented, showing further, warranted investigations and the need for surveillance and vigilance.

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“…A number of potential enteropathogens have been identified in Eurasian badgers in Great Britain. These include protozoa such as Eimeria melis , Isospora melis (Anwar and others 2000) and Giardia species (Barlow and others 2011), Helminths (Hancox 1980, Jones and others 1980), and salmonellae (Wray and others 1977, Euden 1990, Wilson and others 2003). However, no viral enteropathogens have been confirmed in Great Britain or throughout the range of the Eurasian badger.…”

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Parvovirus enteritis in Eurasian badgers (Meles meles)

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Schock²,

Bradshaw³

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Veterinary Record

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However, no viral enteropathogens have been confirmed in Great Britain or throughout the range of the Eurasian badger. Histopathological findings suggestive of parvovirus enteritis have been seen in cases of diarrhoea in captive, hand-reared badgers. However, the presence of parvovirus has never been confirmed by laboratory means in these cases (Mullineaux 2003). Parvovirus infection has also been suspected as the cause of myocarditis in a Eurasian badger (Burtscher and Url 2007). This again was based only on histological findings, as there was no parvoviral antibody or antigen confirmation. This communication describes parvovirus infection causing enteric pathology associated with acute diarrhoea and death in badger cubs. Five badger cubs, about 20 weeks of age, at a wildlife centre died with acute severe diarrhoea in a two-week period despite therapy and supportive treatment. Initially, three carcases were submitted to the Veterinary Laboratories Agency (VLA)-Langford for postmortem examination. These had been at the wildlife centre between one and two and a half months. Two were from Somerset and the most recent arrival was from Essex. These were all in fair bodily condition but were dehydrated. All had empty stomachs and in one cub the small and large intestine were also empty. In one of the others moderate amounts of watery yellow contents were present in both the small and large intestine. In the third the contents were pale, red and watery to pasty distally. Capillaria eggs were seen in a rectal faecal sample of

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Giardiosis in Eurasian badgers (Meles meles)

Cited by 7 publications

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Veterinary treatment and rehabilitation of indigenous wildlife

Veterinary treatment and rehabilitation of indigenous wildlife

Wild Mesocarnivores as Reservoirs of Endoparasites Causing Important Zoonoses and Emerging Bridging Infections across Europe

Parvovirus enteritis in Eurasian badgers (Meles meles)

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