Exchanged communities of abomasal nematodes in cervids with a first report on Mazamastrongylus dagestanica in red deer
Data publikacji: 17 mar 2023
Zakres stron: 87 - 92
Otrzymano: 07 wrz 2022
Przyjęty: 03 mar 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2023-0015
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Introduction
Among large wild game in Poland, the most numerous cervids are red deer and roe deer. Although these species live free, they should be under veterinary supervision because they can transmit infectious agents and parasites to livestock. The aim of this study was to evaluate the biodiversity of the abomasal nematodes which parasitise cervids and present the visual and dimensional characteristics of their spicules.
Material and Methods
Overall, 2,067 spicules of nematodes derived from nine red deer and five roe deer were measured and microphotographed in order to determine the species. The predominant
Results
Fourteen species of abomasal nematode were identified. All examined animals but one were infected. The most prevalent parasites in both host species were
Conclusion
The widespread exchange of abomasal nematodes between various ruminant species questions the relevance of their division into specialists and generalists.