Parasites in Captive Animals: A Review of Studies in Some European Zoos

Panayotova-Pencheva, Mariana

doi:10.1016/j.zoolgart.2013.04.005

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“…Numerous studies of GIT parasites in both wild and captive primates worldwide [11,22] report that GIT helminth and protozoa parasites infect all major NHP groups, including captive animals, and cause high morbidity and mortality rates [9,12,24,26]. Yet few studies have quantified prevalence data of GIT parasites in zoos [5,15,16,20], and existing studies have limited their focus to specific primate species, specific parasite species, or specific zoos [18,20]. To date, little is known about the prevalence of GIT parasitic infections in captive primates in Chinese zoos [10,25,27].…”

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in captive non‐human primates of twenty‐four zoological gardens in China

Zhao²,

et al. 2015

J of Medical Primatology

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Captive primates are susceptible to gastrointestinal (GIT) parasitic infections, which are often zoonotic and can contribute to morbidity and mortality. Fecal samples were examined by the means of direct smear, fecal flotation, fecal sedimentation, and fecal cultures. Of 26.51% (317/1196) of the captive primates were diagnosed gastrointestinal parasitic infections. Trichuris spp. were the most predominant in the primates, while Entamoeba spp. were the most prevalent in Old World monkeys (P < 0.05). These preliminary data will improve the management of captive primates and the safety of animal keepers and visitors.

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in captive non‐human primates of twenty‐four zoological gardens in China

Zhao²,

et al. 2015

J of Medical Primatology

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“…Impaired health condition resulting from these infections may also have a negative impact on reproduction, compromising breeding programs which are frequently of major importance in zoos. Lastly, as zoos are institutions which are opened to the public, close contact with humans which would not happen in the natural environment of the captive animals, rises the risk of development of anthropozoonosis (Panayotova-Pencheva 2013) and, as such, raises public health concern.…”

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An eight-year survey of the intestinal parasites of carnivores, hoofed mammals, primates, ratites and reptiles in the Ljubljana zoo in Slovenia

Kvapil¹,

Kastelic²,

Dovč³

et al. 2017

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Problems with parasitic infections and their interspecies transmissions are common in zoological gardens and could pose serious health damage to captive animals. This study presents results of eight-year monitoring of intestinal parasites in animals from Zoo Ljubljana, Slovenia. A total of 741 faecal samples from 40 animal species were collected two to four times per year and examined microscopically. Intestinal parasites were detected in 45% of samples, with detection of helminths (Cestoda, Nematoda -Ascaridida, Enoplida, Strongylida, Oxyurida, Rhabditida and Trichurida) and protists (Apicomplexa and Ciliophora) in 25% and 13% of samples, respectively; mixed infection was found in 7% of samples. The mostly infected were ungulates (61%), followed by reptiles (44%), ratites (29%), primates (22%) and carnivores (7%). During the observation period, the number of infected animal species increased from 8 to 25. This is the first long-term monitoring study of intestinal parasites in zoo animals from Slovenia. Routine monitoring of parasitic infection and regular deworming and hygienic measures are necessary to prevent gastrointestinal infections in captive animals.

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“…In addition, as zoos are institutions which are opened to the public, close contact with humans ,which would not happen in the natural environment of the captive animals, rises the risk of development of anthropozoonosis (Panayotova-Pencheva, 2013). This significantly augments the risk of spreading the parasitic zoonoses posing a threat to the health of the animals themselves, the personal of the zoos and of course to the visitors (Panayotova-Pencheva, 2013).…”

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Intestinal parasitic infection in wild animals of a zoological garden in Alborz, Iran

Nasiri

Jameie²

2019

Journal of Istanbul Veterinary Sciences

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Here we studied the intestinal parasites in animals at a zoological garden in Alborz, Iran. A total of 83 fecal samples from various captive wild animals, consisting of 21 different species were collected randomly and analyzed for the presence of the different stages of parasites by direct smear preparation and zinc sulfate flotation followed by Ziel-Neelsen staining method. The examined animals in this study consist of 7 species of carnivores (26 samples), 10 species of herbivores (46 samples), and 4 species of different groups of birds (11 samples). Examination of fecal samples revealed that 22 (26.50%) of animals, that belonging to 7 animal species, were infected with different intestinal parasites. Among gastrointestinal parasites positive captive wild animals 18 samples (21.68 %) belong to herbivores and 4 samples (4.81 %) to Aves. Among captive wild animals the prevalence of parasites was higher in herbivores (21.68%) followed by Aves (4.81). Results indicated that out of 22 animal samples that parasites were encountered, 14 (16.86%) were infected with helminths (Trichuris spp., Nematodirus spp., Ascaridia galli and some unknown Nematodes eggs) and 8 (9.63%) were infected with protozoa (Oocysts of Eimeria sp.). In the conclusion, it could be resulted that there is a need of control measures against the spread of infectious parasitic diseases among animals within the zoo.

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Parasites in Captive Animals: A Review of Studies in Some European Zoos

Cited by 52 publications

References 13 publications

Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in captive non‐human primates of twenty‐four zoological gardens in China

Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in captive non‐human primates of twenty‐four zoological gardens in China

An eight-year survey of the intestinal parasites of carnivores, hoofed mammals, primates, ratites and reptiles in the Ljubljana zoo in Slovenia

Intestinal parasitic infection in wild animals of a zoological garden in Alborz, Iran

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