Findings suggested that moose generally tolerated moderate parasitism by keds. However, the increase in hair cortisol concentrations at higher ked intensities suggested that the tolerance strategy could be disrupted with further increases in intensities and consequently may negatively affect animal health and welfare.
Tested 220 otters (76 females, 144 males) using real-time PCR for Leptospira interrogans, parvovirus, and Toxoplasma gondii. Of the otters tested, 1% (3/220) were positive for L. interrogans, 19% (41/220) were positive for parvovirus, and 24% (53/220) were positive for T. gondii.
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Trevelline, B. K., Stephenson, J. F., & Kohl, K. D. (2020). Two’s company, three’sa crowd: Exploring how host–parasite–microbiota interactions may influence disease susceptibility and conservation of wildlife. Molecular Ecology. The disruption of host-associated microbial communities (termed “dysbiosis”) among wild animals may reduce host fitness and survival under natural environmental conditions. Parasitic […]
A solutions-focused approach to research on priority wildlife health problems is needed – translational research offers a framework to move from problem identification to tangible benefits.
The 69th WDA Annual International Conference was to be held in Cuenca, Spain on August 30 – September 5, 2020. Currently discussions are ongoing as to a new date for this meeting. Updated will be posted as soon as they are available.
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