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25/01/2016
255 raccoon dogs from Estonia were examined. The animals were captured in various regions of Estonia between autumn 2010 and spring 2012. In total, 17 helminth species were identified (4 trematodes=flukes, 4 cestodes=tapeworms, 9 nematodes=roundworms). The most commonly detected parasite species were Uncinaria stenocephala (prevalence 97.6%) and muscle fluke (Alaria alata, 68.3%). It was observed that although the infection intensity was determined by weight and not by gender, all animals infected with more than 5 helminth species were male. Furthermore, it was found that animals infected with a higher number of helminth species consumed significantly more natural plants.
Laurimaa L et al. (2016) Alien species and their zoonotic parasites in native and introduced ranges: The raccoon dog example. Veterinary Parasitology 219:24-33
Laurimaa L et al. (2016) Alien species and their zoonotic parasites in native and introduced ranges: The raccoon dog example. Veterinary Parasitology 219:24-33
31/12/2015
Zwischen Oktober 2009 und Februar 2015 wurden in Dänemark 18 Waschbären gefangen und auf den Waschbärspulwurm untersucht. Die Parasiten wurden anhand der Morphologie identifiziert und ihre Identität wurde durch Teilsequenzierung des 18S rRNA-Gens bestätigt. Es wurden bei zwei Waschbären (Befallshäufigkeit=Prävalenz 11,1%) eine Infektion mit dem Waschbärspulwurm festgestellt und bei einem wurde die Nematodenart Toxascaris leonina besimmt (5,5%).
Al-Sabi MNS et al. (2015) Baylisascaris procyonis in wild raccoons (Procyon lotor) in Denmark. Veterinary Parasitology 1-2:55-58
Al-Sabi MNS et al. (2015) Baylisascaris procyonis in wild raccoons (Procyon lotor) in Denmark. Veterinary Parasitology 1-2:55-58