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An insight into brucellosis in wild boar and domestic pigs in Europe: A systema...
Ruano, ZM; Mateus, TL; Vieira-Pinto, MIn some European countries, animal brucellosis is a concern that requires a comprehensive understanding of its distribution, hosts and transmission routes, particularly involving wild species, in which the disease is still neglected. This systematic review was designed to summarize the current knowledge on the epidemiology of brucellosis in wild boar and domestic pigs in Europe. A systematic search was conducte...
Seroprevalence study of brucellosis in wild boar hunted for private consumption...
Ruano, ZM; Mateus, TL; Chorense, A; Santos-Silva, S; Vieira-Pinto, MBrucellosis is an important infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. In the northeast region of Portugal, infection with Brucella melitensis is endemic in small ruminants, and there are also humans’ cases. However, the epidemiological role of the wild boar in the dynamics of this disease in this region is unknown. In this study, a total of 332 blood samples were collected from wild boar hunt...
Gastrointestinal parasites as a possible threat to an endangered autochthonous ...
Ruano, ZM; Cortinhas, A; Carolino, N; Gomes, J; Costa, M; Mateus, TLHelminth and protozoan infections are responsible for important diseases in grazing sheep, which can be especially threatening in an autochthonous breed at risk of extinction like the Churra Galega Mirandesa Portuguese sheep breed. The aim of the present study was to determine the diversity, prevalence and burden of gastrointestinal parasites in these sheep and to assess the effects of deworming practices, coha...
Gastrointestinal parasites as a threat to grazing sheep
Ruano, ZM; Carolino, N; Mateus, TLDespite pressure to increase farm productivity, a tendency for animal-friendly production systems, like the one that includes grazing, is becoming more common due to an increased consumer awareness of animal welfare. Pasture is generally the main food source for these animals. Grazing sheep are therefore exposed to a huge diversity of parasites. These parasites impact greatly on animal health, welfare and produ...