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View article: Toxoplasma gondii in wild felides in Poland
Toxoplasma gondii in wild felides in Poland Open
View article: The prevalence of highly-pathogenic viruses in European wildcat and Eurasian Lynx in Poland
The prevalence of highly-pathogenic viruses in European wildcat and Eurasian Lynx in Poland Open
Many diseases commonly found in domestic cats may represent potential threats to wild cats. This study investigates the prevalence of selected viral pathogens in the Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) and European wildcat (Felis silvestris) in Pola…
View article: Increasing forest disturbance enhances habitat suitability for Europe’s large herbivores
Increasing forest disturbance enhances habitat suitability for Europe’s large herbivores Open
Forest disturbances have increased substantially over the last decades in many regions, but how they impact wildlife habitats often remains poorly understood. We combine an animal tracking dataset comprising 3,069 individuals from four lar…
View article: Haptoglobin response in serum and pleural fluid of tuberculin reactor cattle assessed by culture and gross pathology
Haptoglobin response in serum and pleural fluid of tuberculin reactor cattle assessed by culture and gross pathology Open
Haptoglobin (Hp) serum concentration is a highly sensitive, non-specific indicator of inflammation. In the present study, following the example of studies conducted on humans, we analysed whether haptoglobin concentrations in pleural fluid…
View article: Forest Density and Invasive Carnivores Are Related to Trichinella Infection in Wild Boars in Poland
Forest Density and Invasive Carnivores Are Related to Trichinella Infection in Wild Boars in Poland Open
The purpose of this study was to investigate and update the spatial distribution of Trichinella spp. in wild boars tested between 2015 and 2022 and to test the correlation of the population density of chosen animals (wild boars, red foxes …
View article: Bacterial indicators of environmental stress in the gut microbiome of free-ranging European roe deer inhabiting agricultural landscapes
Bacterial indicators of environmental stress in the gut microbiome of free-ranging European roe deer inhabiting agricultural landscapes Open
View article: Trypanosomatids in European bison (Bison bonasus): insights from biting midges and tissue screening
Trypanosomatids in European bison (Bison bonasus): insights from biting midges and tissue screening Open
While leishmaniases have long been established in southern Europe, increasing cases have also been reported in Central Europe. A recent serological study in Poland suggested the presence of Leishmania spp. in European bison ( Bison bonasus…
View article: Arthropod-borne pathogens in European bison Bison bonasus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Arthropod-borne pathogens in European bison Bison bonasus (Linnaeus, 1758) Open
View article: Serological survey and associated risk factors of Aujeszky’s disease virus in wild boar from south and central Poland
Serological survey and associated risk factors of Aujeszky’s disease virus in wild boar from south and central Poland Open
Introduction Aujeszky’s disease is caused by suid herpesvirus-1, also called Aujeszky’s disease virus (ADV). The main reservoir host is the wild boar ( Sus scrofa ). The last data about ADV seroprevalence in wild boar in Poland came from o…
View article: Symmetry of Wild Boar Damage to Agricultural Crops: Results of over 20 Years of Damage Monitoring in Central Europe
Symmetry of Wild Boar Damage to Agricultural Crops: Results of over 20 Years of Damage Monitoring in Central Europe Open
This study analyzed 9871 cases of wild boar damage recorded over more than 20 years using a consistent methodology in a 5000-hectare area with minimal changes in crop structure. This allowed for a reliable assessment of seasonal damage dyn…
View article: Sponge-based environmental DNA detection as a useful tool in monitoring Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex markers in European bison (Bison bonasus)
Sponge-based environmental DNA detection as a useful tool in monitoring Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex markers in European bison (Bison bonasus) Open
View article: Ultrasonographic appearance of the ileocecocolic junction in cats with salmonellosis
Ultrasonographic appearance of the ileocecocolic junction in cats with salmonellosis Open
Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella spp. When it affects the gastrointestinal tract of cats, it has a predilection for the ileocecocolic junction. Abdominal ultrasound is a valuable tool in diagnosing gastrointestin…
View article: First report of <i>Fasciola hepatica</i> seroprevalence and risk factors in European bison <i>(Bison bonasus)</i>
First report of <i>Fasciola hepatica</i> seroprevalence and risk factors in European bison <i>(Bison bonasus)</i> Open
Introduction Fasciola hepatica is a trematode that infects ruminants worldwide. It is also the infectious agent of a zoonosis, fasciolosis, which is considered to be a re-emerging disease. There is no data about F. hepatica seroprevalence …
View article: Case report: Renal malformations in wild roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) in Central Poland
Case report: Renal malformations in wild roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) in Central Poland Open
Kidney diseases are observed in various wild animal species, more often noted in captive than in free-ranging animals. There are few reports in roe deer ( Capreolus capreolus ). Two kidney malformations were encountered while reviewing and…
View article: Infectious keratoconjunctivitis in European bison (Bison bonasus) in Poland: risk factors, epidemiology and anatomopathological changes with analysis of potential role of Thelazia nematodes in the disease development
Infectious keratoconjunctivitis in European bison (Bison bonasus) in Poland: risk factors, epidemiology and anatomopathological changes with analysis of potential role of Thelazia nematodes in the disease development Open
View article: Mycoplasma bovis seroprevalence and risk factors in Polish cattle
Mycoplasma bovis seroprevalence and risk factors in Polish cattle Open
This study aimed to assess the occurrence of M. bovis antibodies and their risk factors in cattle in Poland. Serum samples were collected from 154 cattle from 13 Voivodeships during routine veterinary procedures from February to March 2024…
View article: The contingent impact of wind farms on game mammal density demonstrated in a large-scale analysis of hunting bag data in Poland
The contingent impact of wind farms on game mammal density demonstrated in a large-scale analysis of hunting bag data in Poland Open
Wind farms are still developing dynamically worldwide, with promising prospects for further growth. Therefore, the assessment of their impact on animals has been carried out. So far, few studies have been conducted on game mammals, and the…
View article: The variety of abomasal nematode communities of captive and free-roaming populations of European bison, <i>Bison bonasus</i> (L.): a morphometric and molecular approach
The variety of abomasal nematode communities of captive and free-roaming populations of European bison, <i>Bison bonasus</i> (L.): a morphometric and molecular approach Open
Most studies concerning parasitic infections in European bison have been performed on free-ranging animals: comparatively little is known about the abomasal nematodes of captive wisents, which are widely used in reintroduction programmes. …
View article: Green spaces contribute to structural resilience of the gut microbiota in urban mammals
Green spaces contribute to structural resilience of the gut microbiota in urban mammals Open
View article: Climate disturbances during critical periods pose risks to European hamster conservation efforts
Climate disturbances during critical periods pose risks to European hamster conservation efforts Open
Aim Long‐term population studies provide invaluable insights into natural variability, particularly in ecology and conservation. We reconstruct the 31‐year dynamics of the European hamster population in a vast area within Central Europe. W…
View article: Determination of hematological and biochemical values blood parameters for European bison (Bison bonasus)
Determination of hematological and biochemical values blood parameters for European bison (Bison bonasus) Open
Hematological and biochemical blood parameters are important tools for evaluating animals’ health. They might be crucial in assessing the health of entire populations of wild animals, such as European bison ( Bison bonasus ). The aim of th…
View article: Long-term, medium-term and acute stress response of urban populations of Eurasian red squirrels affected by different levels of human disturbance
Long-term, medium-term and acute stress response of urban populations of Eurasian red squirrels affected by different levels of human disturbance Open
Animals in urban areas often encounter novel and potentially stressful conditions. It is important to understand how wildlife cope with anthropogenic disturbance. To investigate this specific adaptation we live-trapped squirrels in two stu…
View article: The Nutri-Score Scale—A Tool for Assessing the Nutritional Quality of Processed Meat Products Available on the Polish Market
The Nutri-Score Scale—A Tool for Assessing the Nutritional Quality of Processed Meat Products Available on the Polish Market Open
Although meat and meat products are important sources of protein in the human diet, consumption appears to be a predisposing factor in the onset of several civilisation diseases, particularly red meat and its products. One way to reduce di…
View article: Selective use of forest habitat by Biłgoraj horses
Selective use of forest habitat by Biłgoraj horses Open
Primitive horses are quite often kept in nature reserves with access to the forest, which they sometimes penetrate to use the vegetation. Horses, as grazers, use specific foraging and anti-predator strategies that differ from typical brows…
View article: Over 300 km Dispersion of Wild Boar during Hot Summer, from Central Poland to Ukraine
Over 300 km Dispersion of Wild Boar during Hot Summer, from Central Poland to Ukraine Open
The movement of wild boars is a complex process influenced by both internal conditions and external factors. Despite their typically sedentary lifestyle, dispersion constitutes an integral element of the wild boar’s behavior. This report d…
View article: Symmetry of Wild Boar Damage to Agricultural Crops: Results of Over 20 Years of Damage Monitoring and Implications for Wild Boar Population Management
Symmetry of Wild Boar Damage to Agricultural Crops: Results of Over 20 Years of Damage Monitoring and Implications for Wild Boar Population Management Open
View article: A validated LC–MS/MS method for simultaneous determination of key glucocorticoids in animal hair for applications in conservation biology
A validated LC–MS/MS method for simultaneous determination of key glucocorticoids in animal hair for applications in conservation biology Open
A new method for the determination of main glucocorticoids (cortisol, cortisone, and corticosterone) in hair by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was developed. Glucocorticoids were extracted from hair shafts using methanol fo…
View article: Increasing mortality of European bison (Bison bonasus) on roads and railways
Increasing mortality of European bison (Bison bonasus) on roads and railways Open
Traffic mortality can pose a serious risk to endangered species that occur in small populations, are mobile and occupy fragmented habitats. This is the case for the European bison (Bison bonasus) yet, how traffic mortality affects this spe…
View article: An assessment of the habitat preferences of European bison with airborne laser scanning data in forest ecosystem
An assessment of the habitat preferences of European bison with airborne laser scanning data in forest ecosystem Open
Research on habitat preferences is an important part of contemporary ecology. For the European bison, the classic approach to distinguishing habitat features is still being followed, but the limitations of this approach cannot provide the …
View article: Assessment of dietary exposure to food additives used in Polish processed meat products
Assessment of dietary exposure to food additives used in Polish processed meat products Open
Dietary exposure assessments have been performed for nitrites, phosphates, erythorbic acid, and sodium erythorbate in processed meat in Poland. The exposure has been estimated based on the maximum level of use of additives contained in Reg…