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Detection of tick-borne pathogens in Rhipicephalus bursa ticks collected from t...
Barradas, PF; Marques, J; Tavares, C; Brito, NV; Mesquita, JRThe Garrano is a semi-feral horse breed native to several mountains in the northern Iberian Peninsula. Despite being endangered, this unique breed of pony has managed to survive in the wild and continues to be selectively bred, highlighting their remarkable resilience and adaptability to harsh environments. Wildlife plays a critical role in the survival of tick vectors in their natural habitats and the transfer...
Ethnobotanical Inventory of Plants Used by Mountainous Rural Communities in NW ...
Sá, A; Mateus, TL; Brito, NV; Vieira, C; Ribeiro, ÂMMountains matter. Rural subsistence communities living in areas with high biodiversity, such as mountains, are hotspots of ecological knowledge. However, modern lifestyles may threaten this unique cultural heritage. Our study aimed to document and analyze information on plants used to fulfill the everyday needs of the people in three rural communities in NW Portugal. Fieldwork was carried out for a period of on...
A Preliminary Investigation of Salmonella Populations in Indigenous Portuguese ...
Miranda, C; Batista, S; Mateus, TL; Vieira-Pinto, M; Ribeiro, V; Dantas, R; Brito, NVThe sustainability of agroecological systems, biodiversity protection, animal welfare, and consumer demand for higher quality products from alternative and extensive farming methods have reinforced interest in local breeds that are well adapted to low-input environments. However, food safety needs to be safeguarded to reinforce consumer confidence. The aim of this study was to conduct a preliminary investigatio...
Prickly Connections: Sociodemographic Factors Shaping Attitudes, Perception and...
Ribeiro, AM; Rodrigues, M; Brito, NV; Mateus, TLThe modern lifestyle of humans is leading to a limited exposure to nature. While several wild species are adapting and thriving in anthropic environments, natural history knowledge is declining, and positive attitudes and behaviours towards nature are facing challenges. Because anticipating attitudes and engendering broad-based support for nature-related measures requires a good grasp of social contexts, we set...