Occurrence of Cephenemyia stimulator larvae in male roe deer (Capreolus capreolus L.) in the Lublin Upland, Poland, and their impact on particular animal health indicators

Abstract

Introduction The aim of the study was to carry out epizootic assessment of male roe deer to detect the presence of Cephenemyia stimulator larvae and determine the influence of the parasite on the carcass and antler weight in animals living in different habitats. Material and Methods The investigations were based on post-mortem analysis of Cephenemyia stimulator infestations of the nasal passages and throat of 177 male roe deer culled between May 11 and September 30, 2020 in hunting districts of the Lublin region in Poland. The individual quality of the animals was assessed by weighing the gutted carcasses after cooling, and the antlers were weighed after dissection and their total weight was determined. Results The parasite prevalence ranged from18 to 48% according to habitat type, with a mean value of 33%. The highest prevalence was detected in bucks living in grassland ecosystems. The presence of the parasites exerted influence on the individual condition of the animals, which was reflected in reduced carcass and antler weight. The differences were found both in young individuals and in somatically fully developed animals, but they were not statistically significant in all age groups. Conclusion Although the parasitic infestations impaired the individual condition traits, their parametric values in most cases were not lower than those reported from other regions of Poland. Despite the Cephenemyia stimulator infestation, male roe deer from the Lublin region are characterised by high carcass and antler weight.

Parasites in wildlife in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

“…of 10% in 2015(Alagić et al 2015).Our study is the rst comprehensive study of endoparasites in wild ruminants in FBiH. The results of a study carried out in Portugal showed that almost half of the investigated deer were infested with at least one parasite, while reports from several European countries, such as those in Croatia(Kusak et al 2012), Spain(Vázquez et al 2010), the Czech Republic(Vetýška 1980) and Poland(Flis et al 2021), show a high prevalence of parasitic infestations. In Slovenia, it was determined that cause of death in 48% of necropsied animals was parasitic infestation (Žele Vengušt et al 2021).…”

The Histopathology ofCephenemyia stimulator-Induced Nasopharyngeal Myiasis in Roe-Deers (Capreolus capreolus)

“…The infesta�on results in a clinical picture of behavioral altera�ons, deteriora�on of body condi�on and antler development, respiratory symptoms, loss of the ability to flee from predators, and a higher predisposi�on to other concomitant diseases. This specific parasitosis in European roe deer was first described in 1970 in Poland, and it quickly spread to other regions; currently, it is known to affect at least 12 countries (Kusak et al, 2012;Žele Vengušt et al, 2021;Flis et al, 2021). The distribu�on of Cephenemyia stimulator is widespread and exclusive across Europe, notably overlapping with the range of the roe deer.…”

“…This specific parasitosis in European roe deer was first described in 1970 in Poland, and it quickly spread to other regions; currently, it is known to affect at least 12 countries (Kusak et al, 2012; Žele Vengušt et al, 2021; Flis et al, 2021). The distribution of Cephenemyia stimulator is widespread and exclusive across Europe, notably overlapping with the range of the roe deer.…”

Dissecting the Effects of Cephenemyia stimulator on the Olfactory Turbinates and Nasopharynx of Roe Deers (Capreolus capreolus)

“…This specific parasitosis in European roe deer was first described in 1970 in Poland, and it quickly spread to other regions; currently, it is known to affect at least 12 countries [7][8][9]. However, considering it may have been understudied at that time, other potential origins for the parasitosis cannot be ruled out.…”