Parasitological monitoring of European bison (Bison bonasus ) from three forests of north-eastern Poland between 2014 and 2016
Online veröffentlicht: 24. März 2020
Seitenbereich: 103 - 110
Eingereicht: 03. Sept. 2019
Akzeptiert: 02. März 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2020-0022
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Introduction
Common parasites of the European bison include gastro-intestinal and pulmonary nematodes, liver flukes (
Material and Methods
Faecal samples were collected in the Białowieża, Knyszyńska, and Borecka Forests between 2014 and 2016, as were some from an area neighbouring the Białowieża Forest outside the Natura 2000 protected area. Parasites were detected in individual samples with the flotation, decanting and Baermann methods.
Results
The eggs of
Conclusion
The differences in the level of parasitic infection between the forests did not have implications for its sufficiency to cause clinical symptoms. However, the associations and risk factors found enable the necessary preventive measures to be taken to protect the E. bison from exposure or decrease the risks. Additionally, parasitological monitoring is appropriate as the method of sanitary and hygienic control of European bison winter feeding places. Threats to public health through adventitious invasions by zoonotic factors such as