Suspected Frostbite Injuries in Coypu (Myocastor coypus)

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In its indigenous South American habitats, the coypu (Myocastor coypus) is exposed to milder climatic conditions than in most European countries. Owing to the good adaptability of this invasive species, the coypu has spread to regions with other climate zones. After the last severe frost period in February 2021 in Lower Saxony, Germany, several coypus with uncommon skin injuries were harvested. In this period, ground temperatures below −10° Celsius were recorded for approximately two consecutive weeks. The chronological sequence led to the assumption of frostbite injuries. The sampled animals consisted of five female and five male individuals. Post mortem examination revealed ulcerative to necrotizing lesions located predominantly on the tail and/or limbs. The cause

SUBMITTER: Gethoffer F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9597802 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature