Essential differences in the mineral status of free-ranging European bison Bison bonasus populations in Poland: The effect of the anthroposphere and lithosphere

Klich, Daniel; Kitowski, Ignacy; Łopucki, Rafał; Wiącek, Dariusz; Olech, Wanda

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143926

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“…Elevated Cd levels have also been reported in other species of animals from the Carpathian region. Recent studies on European bison ( Bison bonasus ) (Klich et al 2021 ) and bank voles ( Myodes glareolus ) (Mikowska et al 2014 ) were performed in similar areas in the Carpathian Mountains and showed higher hepatic Cd levels in these two herbivorous species than those found in other unpolluted regions of Poland. The levels of Cd in the liver of both eagle species found in this study were below the suggested toxicity threshold of 3 mg kg −1 and were comparable to those found by other authors (Fig.…”

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Lead, cadmium, and other trace elements in the liver of golden eagles and white-tailed eagles: recent data from Poland and a systematic review of previous studies

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Nawrocka

Kitowski

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Environ Sci Pollut Res

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The golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) and the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla), being apex predators and facultative scavengers, can bioaccumulate different environmental contaminants, including toxic elements that may adversely affect their health. We analyzed the levels of cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and other metals and metalloids, including arsenic (As), barium (Ba), beryllium (Be), cobalt (Co), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), selenium (Se), thorium (Th), thallium (Tl), uranium (U), vanadium (V), and zinc (Zn) in liver samples taken from three golden eagles and 36 white-tailed eagles that were found dead across Poland to verify their exposure. We also used a systematic review to summarize the available literature data on Cd, Pb, and other studied elements in the liver of both eagle species. Analyses of trace elements in the liver samples of the Polish eagles revealed interspecific differences in Cd, Cu, and Mn and differences in Co, Mn, Tl, and Zn among study regions. All elements tested except Pb were below the suggested thresholds linked with adverse health effects in birds. The hepatic Pb found in almost half of all the tested individuals suggests environmental exposure to this toxic element. One of the tested white-tailed eagles had hepatic Pb above the threshold of sublethal poisoning. Although our results seem optimistic, as previous Polish studies showed a higher prevalence of birds with hepatic Pb exceeding the toxicity threshold, they indicate that exposure to this toxic metal could still pose an additional threat to the health of Polish eagles. Graphical abstract

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Lead, cadmium, and other trace elements in the liver of golden eagles and white-tailed eagles: recent data from Poland and a systematic review of previous studies

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“…However, its recovery continues [ 4 , 5 ], and there is a growing need for effective health monitoring [ 1 ]. This is extremely important in European bison due to the relatively limited gene pool [ 6 ] and high susceptibility to infectious diseases [ 7 ], particularly considering the environmental threats it faces (see: [ 8 , 9 ]).…”

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“…Importantly, some of those etiological agents have zoonotic potential, and hence can represent public health threats through contact with infected animals or the consumption of food products of animal origin. Free-ranging populations of bison are managed in different ways, and are thus exposed to different health risks [ 8 , 9 ]. They also occupy individual enclosures with different habitat conditions, resulting in the level of disease intensity varying between locations [ 11 ].…”

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Pathogens with potential impact on reproduction in captive and free-ranging European bison (Bison bonasus) in Poland - a serological survey

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Background The European bison is an endangered species, and as such it is extremely important to monitor herds for pathogens which can lead to reproductive failure. The aim of the present study was to determine the current prevalence of antibodies to pathogens known to potentially influence reproduction in European bison. Serum samples from 183 bison, originating from different parts of Poland, were tested using commercial ELISA tests for antibodies to Chlamydia spp., Coxiella burnetti, Leptospira interrogans, Neospora caninum and Toxoplasma gondii; the findings were compared between captive and main free-ranging herds, and with regard to the influence of demographic factors such as age and sex. The prevalence of seropositivity was also checked with regard to location and the animal species sharing it. Results Chlamydia spp. antibodies were present in 48 out of 130 (36.9%) tested samples. Coxiella burnetii was found in one sample out of 178 (0.58%). N. caninum in 36 out of 172 (20.9%) and T. gondii in 23 out of 172 (13.4%). No sample was positive for leptospirosis. Neither sex nor age appeared to have a significant effect on the occurrence of antibodies to the identified species. The prevalence of Chlamydia spp. in the samples varied significantly according to location; however, similar frequency ranges were observed between free ranging and captive herds. In contrast, antibodies to N. caninum were more common in free-ranging herds than captive herds, with the highest frequency observed in the Bieszczady Mountains. Conclusions Chlamydia spp., N. caninum and T. gondii might have a similar impact on the reproductive potential of European bison as they have on cattle. The high occurrence of antibodies to N. caninum in bison from the Bieszczady Mountains may be associated with the relatively high density of the wolf population in the area.

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“…The European bison (Bison bonasus) is an endangered species which faces a wide range of population management problems [1,2] as well as environmental and health threats [3][4][5]. More than a quarter of the world's population lives in Poland.…”

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A Serological Survey of Paratuberculosis in the Polish European Bison (Bison bonasus) Population in 2018–2021

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Ptak

Opałczyńska

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The European bison (Bison bonasus) is an endangered species which faces a range of health threats. As little is known of exposure of European bison to paratuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium avium spp. paratuberculosis, known to cause losses in cattle, the aim of the present study was to conduct serological survey in Polish bison herds. Between September 2018 and February 2021, blood samples were collected from 165 European bison from different regions of Poland. Samples were taken whenever the animals were immobilized (e.g., putting on telemetry collars) as well as from any dead animal. The serum samples were tested with ELISA. Three individuals, originating from different captive herds, were found to be seropositive. In conclusion, it was found that Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis infections are not currently a problem in European bison, especially in free-range herds.

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Essential differences in the mineral status of free-ranging European bison Bison bonasus populations in Poland: The effect of the anthroposphere and lithosphere

Cited by 15 publications

References 52 publications

Lead, cadmium, and other trace elements in the liver of golden eagles and white-tailed eagles: recent data from Poland and a systematic review of previous studies

Lead, cadmium, and other trace elements in the liver of golden eagles and white-tailed eagles: recent data from Poland and a systematic review of previous studies

Pathogens with potential impact on reproduction in captive and free-ranging European bison (Bison bonasus) in Poland - a serological survey

A Serological Survey of Paratuberculosis in the Polish European Bison (Bison bonasus) Population in 2018–2021

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