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.

ABSTRACT: 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. The aim of the study was to determine the infection level and species composition of abomasal nematodes in captive European bison in enclosures (including zoos) and breeding centres compared to free-ranging individuals. It also includes a morphological analysis of the parasites based on figures and measurement data. Altogether, 11 species of nematodes were detected, with both captive and free-ranging animals demonstrating similar species compositions. Among those, 2 species of blood-sucking nematodes were detected, including Ashworthius sidemi and

SUBMITTER: Galazka M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11894010 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature