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First insights on the susceptibility of native coccidicidal fungi Mucor circine...
Lozano, João; Cunha, Eva; Madeira de Carvalho, Luís; Paz-Silva, Adolfo; Oliveira, ManuelaBackground The combined application of predatory fungi and antiparasitic drugs is a sustainable approach for the integrated control of animal gastrointestinal (GI) parasites. However, literature addressing the possible interference of antiparasitic drugs on the performance of these fungi is still scarce. This research aimed to assess the in vitro susceptibility of six native coccidicidal fungi isolates of the s...
Analyzing the safety of the parasiticide fungus Mucor circinelloides : first in...
Lozano, João; Cunha, Eva; Almeida, Cristina; Nunes, Mónica; Dias, Ricardo; Vicente, Eduardo; Sebastião, Daniela; Henriques, SérgioParasiticide fungi are considered an accurate, sustainable, and safe solution for the biocontrol of animal gastrointestinal (GI) parasites. This research provides an initial characterization of the virulence of the native parasiticide fungus Mucor circinelloides (FMV-FR1) and an assessment of its impact on birds’ gut microbes. The genome of this fungus was sequenced to identify the genes coding for virulence fa...
Testing Mini-FLOTAC for the Monitorization of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infect...
Lozano, João; Pombo, Cándido; Salmo, Rami; Cazapal-Monteiro, Cristiana; Arias, María Sol; Carvalho, Daniela; Lordelo, Madalena; Batista, AugustoBirds kept in zoological institutions are highly exposed to gastrointestinal (GI) parasitism caused by coccidia and nematodes. The current research aimed to characterize the avian GI parasitic fauna in several zoological collections in Portugal and Spain. During the full year of 2022, a total of 120 fecal samples were collected from four zoological institutions: Lisbon Zoo, Olivais Pedagogical Farm, and Avian B...
Analyzing the safety of the parasiticide fungus Mucor circinelloides: first ins...
Lozano, João; Cunha, Eva; Almeida, Cristina; Nunes, Mónica; Dias, Ricardo; Vicente, Eduardo; Sebastião, Daniela; Henriques, SérgioParasiticide fungi are considered an accurate, sustainable, and safe solution for the biocontrol of animal gastrointestinal (GI) parasites. This research provides an initial characterization of the virulence of the native parasiticide fungus Mucor circinelloides (FMV-FR1) and an assessment of its impact on birds’ gut microbes. The genome of this fungus was sequenced to identify the genes coding for virulence fa...
Assessing the efficacy of the ovicidal fungus Mucor circinelloides in reducing ...
Lozano, João; Almeida, Cristina; Vicente, Eduardo; Sebastião, Daniela; Palomero Salinero, Antonio; Cazapal Monteiro, Cristiana; Arias, María SolThe biological control of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites using predatory fungi has been recently proposed as an accurate and sustainable approach in birds. The current study aimed to assess for the first time the efficacy of using the native ovicidal fungus Mucor circinelloides (FMV-FR1) in reducing coccidia parasitism in peacocks. For this purpose, an in vivo trial was designed in the resident peacock collect...
Isolation of saprophytic filamentous fungi from avian fecal samples and assessm...
Lozano, João; Louro, Mariana; Almeida, Cristina; Victório, Ana Cláudia; Melo, Pedro; Rodrigues, João Paulo; Oliveira, Manuela; Paz-Silva, AdolfoFungal strains used in the biocontrol of animal gastrointestinal parasites have been mainly isolated from pasture soil, decaying organic matter, and feces from herbivores and carnivores. However, their isolation from birds and assessment of predatory activity against avian GI parasites has been scarce thus far. This research aimed to isolate flamentous fungi from avian fecal samples and evaluate their predatory...
The Evolution of Cystic Echinococcosis in Humans and Ruminants in Portugal-A On...
Alho, Ana Margarida; Dias, Miguel Canhão; Cardo, Miguel; Aguiar, Pedro; Madeira de Carvalho, LuísCystic echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease, is a significant parasitic zoonosis with public health implications, albeit often neglected. In Portugal, data on this zoonosis are scarce despite being a mandatory notifiable disease in both humans and animals. To assess the impact of cystic echinococcosis on both livestock and humans, we compiled data from slaughterhouse records of ruminants, human hospita...
Preliminary findings on the gastrointestinal parasites of the brown bear (Ursus...
Costa, Helena; Hartasanchez, Roberto; Santos, Ana Rita; Camarao, António; Cruz, Lígia; Nascimento, Mariana; Gomes, Lídia; Madeira de Carvalho, LuísABSTRACT - No study is currently available on the parasitofauna of the population of brown bears (Ursus arctos) inhabiting the Cantabrian Mountains in Spain. The aim of the present study was to obtain novel information on diversity and prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in these individuals. During August 2016 and from May to July 2017, 14 fecal samples were collected from the western Cantabrian bear subp...
Anthelmintic efficacy in sheep and goats under different management and dewormi...
Antunes, Maria Inês; Lima, Miguel Saraiva; Stilwell, George; Romeiras, Maria Inês; Fragoso, Luis; Madeira de Carvalho, LuísABSTRACT - Infections caused by gastrointestinal parasites have been described worldwide as one of the most important issues impacting small ruminant production. The systematic administration of anthelmintic (AH) drugs without following good practice principles has led to an increase in anthelmintic resistance (AR). There is scarce information regarding AH efficacy in small ruminants in Portugal. This study aim...
Biocontrol of Avian Gastrointestinal Parasites Using Predatory Fungi: Current S...
Lozano, João; Almeida, Cristina; Oliveira, Manuela; Paz-Silva, Adolfo; Madeira de Carvalho, LuísThis review describes the current research status regarding the implementation of predatory fungi in the biological control approach of bird gastrointestinal (GI) parasitosis. The main GI parasites of Galliformes (e.g., broilers, layers, peacocks, pheasants) and Ratites (e.g., ostriches, emus, rheas) are addressed, as well as their impact on farms, zoos, and private collections. The main characteristics regardi...