Helminths in a giraffe (&lt;i&gt;Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa&lt;i/&gt;) from a zoo in Spain : research communication

Garijo-Toledo, María Magdalena; Ortiz, Juana; Ibanez, M.R. Ruiz de

doi:10.4102/ojvr.v71i2.277

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“…We did not test any further bands for ID but the presence of these two species is interesting. For example, Camelostrongylus mentulatus is typically seen in sheep and goat, but has been documented in giraffes (Fukumoto et al., 1996, Garijo et al, 2004), and roe deer (Rossi and Ferroglio, 2001). For the KCZ herd, the O. dammah are allowed to interact with giraffe, but without a parasite profile database of all animals, it would be difficult to make a positive correlation to the said interaction.…”

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Fecal parasite identification by microscopy and PCR in scimitar-horned oryx, Oryx dammah , managed at two sites

Pauling

Oller

Jackson

2016

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife

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The scimitar-horned oryx, Oryx dammah, an endangered species extinct in the wild, is managed in various captive management programs and is the focus of reintroduction efforts. Management variability can contribute to substantial parasite load differences, which can affect deworming programs and potentially transfer parasites to different regions with translocations. Parasite studies in O. dammah are lacking. In this study, we determined fecal egg/oocyst counts of O. dammah in two captive herds, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center (FRWC) and Kansas City Zoo (KCZ). Fecal egg counts (FEC) were performed on O. dammah feces collected seasonally using the modified McMaster method, and microscopy provided additional identification of parasite genera ova and oocysts. To identify parasites to species level, homogenized fecals provided DNA subjected to the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using genus specific primers. Microscopy and sequencing results indicated the presence of Strongylus (Strongylus vulgaris, Angiostrongylus cantonensis), Trichostrongylus (Haemonchus contortus, Camelostrongylus mentulatus), Trichuris (T. leporis, T. ovis, and T. discolor), Isospora (Isospora gryphoni) and Eimeria (E. zuernii and E. bovis), with Strongylus being the most common. Nematodirus was identified through microscopy at FRWC. Fecal egg counts were significantly higher in (FRWC) than in (KCZ) in all samplings (P = <0.001). No significant difference was seen between parasite load and seasons (P = 0.103), nor site and season (P = 0.51). Both study sites maintained most animals within commonly accepted FEC levels found in domestic livestock. Individuals with high numbers of EPG or OPG were subordinate males, pregnant females, or neonates. Several significant interactions were found between genera of parasites, age, sex, season, and pregnancy status in the FRWC herd. Sampling limitations prevented further analysis of the KCZ herd. Understanding interactions between parasite loads and physiological, environmental, and regional differences can help determine inter-specific transfer of parasites, and establish appropriate anthelmintic programs for O. dammah herds.

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Fecal parasite identification by microscopy and PCR in scimitar-horned oryx, Oryx dammah , managed at two sites

Pauling

Oller

Jackson

2016

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife

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“…The significance of Blastocystis infections and these novel STs in elephants, giraffes and Australian native fauna is not clear. The limited parasitological data recorded for elephants and giraffes in the past 50 years have largely been confined to helminths and Sarcocystis (Bengis et al, 1998;Garijo et al, 2004;Goossens et al, 2005;Vidya and Sukumar, 2002). However, our study has demonstrated that the newly assigned ST11 seems to be host-specific, as it was not detected in any other species at the study site, and was found in elephants from four different geographical locations (Figure 3).…”

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Molecular characterization of Blastocystis isolates from zoo animals and their animal-keepers

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Traub

Vitali³

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Veterinary Parasitology

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This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. of Blastocystis in the elephant, giraffe and quokka are also described. These 42 findings indicate that further exploration of the genetic diversity of Blastocystis is 43 crucial. Most zoo-keepers at the Perth Zoo were harbouring Blastocystis. Four of 44 these zoo-keeper isolates were identical to the isolates from the southern hairy 45 nosed wombat and five primate species. 46

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“…37 In contrast, novel species of Babesia and Theileria were identified in the blood of young semifree-ranging giraffes and were suspected to be the cause of death in these animals. 3,4,9,21,57 3,4,9,21,57 …”

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“…Giraffes appear to be susceptible to many of the parasites of domestic ruminants, 21 and both species respond well to treatment with anthelmintics used in domestic cattle. Giraffes appear to be susceptible to many of the parasites of domestic ruminants, 21 and both species respond well to treatment with anthelmintics used in domestic cattle.…”

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Giraffidae

Bertelsen¹

2015

Fowler's Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine, Volume 8

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Helminths in a giraffe (<i>Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa<i/>) from a zoo in Spain : research communication

Cited by 10 publications

References 12 publications

Fecal parasite identification by microscopy and PCR in scimitar-horned oryx, Oryx dammah , managed at two sites

Fecal parasite identification by microscopy and PCR in scimitar-horned oryx, Oryx dammah , managed at two sites

Molecular characterization of Blastocystis isolates from zoo animals and their animal-keepers

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