Mink

Tomson, Farol N.

doi:10.1016/s0195-5616(87)50108-5

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“…There are only a few reviews on reproduction in the mink (Hansson, 1947;Enders, 1952;Venge, 1973;Sundqvist et al, 1988) and, despite a considerably large body of information about this species, there have recently been even fewer efforts to gather the accumulated knowledge on reproduction. Some books or book chapters have been written to satisfy the practical farmer (Hodgson, 1945;Kellogg et al, 1948;Gunn, 1949;Hodgson, 1958;Jorgensen, 1985;Dunstone, 1986;Tomson, 1987), but mostly the content of the book chapters does not deliver the information the scientist is looking for. Many investigators might not be aware of the information available about this animal.…”

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confidence: 99%

Reproduction and fertility in the mink (Mustela vison)

Sundqvist¹,

Amador²,

Bartke³

1989

Reproduction

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Reproduction and fertility in the mink (Mustela vison)

Sundqvist¹,

Amador²,

Bartke³

1989

Reproduction

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“…Since prehistoric times, people have hunted certain mustelids, including sable, ermine, and mink, for their fur [ 65 ]. While some mustelids are domesticated and kept as pets, the aggressive behavior of the mink has prevented them from being household pets, yet their lustrous fur has led to people raising them on mink ranches [ 65 , 66 ].…”

Section: Fur Farming Industrymentioning

confidence: 99%

SARS-CoV-2 Outbreaks on Mink Farms—A Review of Current Knowledge on Virus Infection, Spread, Spillover, and Containment

Jahid,

Bowman,

Nolting

2024

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Many studies have been conducted to explore outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2 in farmed mink and their intra-/inter-species spread and spillover to provide data to the scientific community, protecting human and animal health. Studies report anthropozoonotic introduction, which was initially documented in April 2020 in the Netherlands, and subsequent inter-/intra-species spread of SARS-CoV-2 in farmed mink, likely due to SARS-CoV-2 host tropism capable of establishing efficient interactions with host ACE2 and the mink hosts’ ability to enhance swift viral transmission due to their density, housing status, and occupational contacts. Despite the rigorous prevention and control measures adopted, transmission of the virus within and between animal species was efficient, resulting in the development of mink-associated strains able to jump back and forth among the mink hosts and other animal/human contacts. Current knowledge recognizes the mink as a highly susceptible animal host harboring the virus with or without clinical manifestations, furthering infection transmission as a hidden animal reservoir. A One Health approach is, thus, recommended in SARS-CoV-2 surveillance and monitoring on mink farms and of their susceptible contact animals to identify and better understand these potential animal hosts.

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“…The American mink ( Neovison vison ) is currently the most important species in fur-farming industry [ 35 ]. The main fur producing countries are Denmark, Netherlands, Poland, and China (Fig.…”

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Mink infection with influenza A viruses: an ignored intermediate host?

Mok

Qin

2023

One Health Adv.

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Continuously emergence of human infection with avian influenza A virus poses persistent threat to public health, as illustrated in zoonotic H5N1/6 and H7N9 infections. The recent surge of infection to farmed mink by multiple subtypes of avian influenza A viruses in China highlights the role of mink in the ecology of influenza in this region. Serologic studies suggested that farmed mink in China are frequently infected with prevailing human (H3N2 and H1N1/pdm) and avian (H7N9, H5N6, and H9N2) influenza A viruses. Moreover, genetic analysis from the sequences of influenza viruses from mink showed that several strains acquired mammalian adaptive mutations compared to their avian counterparts. The transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from mink to human alerts us that mink may serve as an intermediate host or reservoir of some emerging pathogens. Considering the high susceptibility to different influenza A viruses, it is possible that mink in endemic regions may play a role as an “mixing vessel” for generating novel pandemic strain. Thus, enhanced surveillance of influenza viruses in mink should be urgently implemented for early warning of potential pandemic.

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Mink

Abstract: This chapter presents the basic biology and husbandry of mink as they have been used in commercial production units. Clinical laboratory data are summarized. Veterinary care is divided into viral and bacterial diseases along with several noninfectious disease sections.

Cited by 7 publications

References 15 publications

Reproduction and fertility in the mink (Mustela vison)

Reproduction and fertility in the mink (Mustela vison)

SARS-CoV-2 Outbreaks on Mink Farms—A Review of Current Knowledge on Virus Infection, Spread, Spillover, and Containment

Mink infection with influenza A viruses: an ignored intermediate host?

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