A5062921507- Helminth infection and control
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Coccidia and coccidiosis research
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Study of Mite Species
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Cephalopods and Marine Biology
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases
University of Pisa
2015-2024
University of Bari Aldo Moro
2010
Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa
2010
A large survey was carried out in 2008 Europe to evaluate the efficacy of fenbendazole (FBZ), pyrantel (PYR), ivermectin (IVM) and moxidectin (MOX), i.e. major anthelmintic molecules used current practice against cyathostomins affecting horses. total 102 yards 1704 horses studied three countries: 60 988 from Italy, 22 396 UK, 20 320 Germany. The consisted Faecal Egg Count Reduction Tests (FECRTs) with a faecal egg count reduction (FECR) categorization (I) resistance present if FECR <90%...
The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites was investigated in mammals housed two the main Italian zoological gardens: Zoo Safari Fasano (province Bindisi, Apulia, Italy) and Giardino Zoologico Pistoia (Tuscany, Italy). In November 2007, fecal samples were collected at (n = 96) 60), from primates, carnivores, perissodactyls, artiodactyls proboscideans. most cases, same animal species or genera considered both zoos. One more intestinal detected 61.5% examined samples. However, very...
Gastrointestinal strongyle nematodes (GIS) are included among the most important parasites of small ruminants. The widespread drug resistance and residues in products animal origin have increased interest search for natural compounds with anthelmintic activity as a valid alternative to current synthetic drugs. aim present investigation was test ‘in vitro’ saponins prosapogenins from different Medicago species, selected their importance forage crop worldwide feeding. From these plants,...
ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTStructure/Activity Relationship of Some Natural Monoterpenes as Acaricides Against Psoroptes cuniculiStefania Perrucci, Guido Macchioni, Pier Luigi Cioni, Flamini, and Ivano MorelliCite this: J. Nat. Prod. 1995, 58, 8, 1261–1264Publication Date (Print):August 1, 1995Publication History Published online1 July 2004Published inissue 1 August 1995https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/np50122a018https://doi.org/10.1021/np50122a018research-articleACS...
Prevalence and risk factors of Leishmania infantum , Dirofilaria spp. other potentially zoonotic or canine-specific endoparasite infections were assessed in 639 kennel dogs from central Italy. To this end, individual blood fecal samples examined using parasitological, immunological molecular techniques. The presence compatible clinical pictures, as well age gender considered putative risks factors. evaluate factors, multivariable analysis with logistic regression univariable a Chi square...
Abstract Background Parasites that infect cats include protozoa, helminths and arthropods, many of which are transmissible to humans. Effective control relies on a good knowledge parasite distribution the risk factors for infection. The present study was aimed at evaluating prevalence major feline parasites in Italy associated with their occurrence. Methods Over 12-month period, feces, hair ectoparasites from naturally infected feral colonies, shelters private households were analyzed 13...
is a zoonotic parasite causing ocular disease in domestic dogs, cats, several wild carnivores, hares, and humans. This nematode widely distributed Europe, where it transmitted by the drosophilid fly
Arcaricidal properties of decoctions, infusions and macerates dried flower heads camomile, Matricaria chamomilla L. (Asterales: Asteraceae) were tested in vitro against the mite Psoroptes cuniculi Delafond (Parasitiformes: Psoroptidae). This species is responsible for otoacariasis domestic animals. Mites exposed to extracts 24, 48 or 72 h. All showed highly significant acaricidal activity when compared with controls. Among them, a decoction 10% was only formulation which gave 100% at all...
For the control of worm infections, strategic use anthelmintics, often accompanied by additional farm and/or pasture management procedures, is currently applied on most horse farms in industrialized countries. However, particular effects specific procedures are unclear and have only been investigated to a limited extent. We examined faecal egg count (FEC), reduction (FECR) questionnaire data procedures. The aim this study was determine whether practices reported be European affect...
The common octopus Octopus vulgaris Cuvier, 1798 is extremely important in fisheries and a useful protein source most Mediterranean countries. Here we investigated pathogens associated with skin lesions 9 naturally deceased specimens that included both cultured wild octopus. Within 30 min after death, each was stored at 4°C microbiologically examined within 24 h. Bacterial colonies, from swabs taken the lesions, were using taxonomical biochemical analyses. Vibrio alginolyticus V....
By using the egg hatch test (EHT), larval development (LDT) and mortality/paralysis (LMT), in vitro anthelmintic activity on sheep gastrointestinal strongyles (GIS) of four plant-derived pure compounds, mangiferin (at 0.25%, 0.125% 0.0625%), rutin 1%, 0.75%, 0.5%), quercetin 1%), β-sitosterol was investigated. For comparison, untreated treated (0.1% thiabendazole, 0.1% TBZ) controls were used. Six repetitions made throughout experiment. Data statistically elaborated χ² test. The...
Some essential oils obtained from the branches of four Pinus species (P. pinea L., P. halepensis Mill., pinaster Soil in Ait., and nigra Arnold) have been evaluated for their acaricidal activity by aerial diffusion against stored food mite Tyrophagus putrescentiae (L.). All showed a good efficacy, but oil its two constituents 1,8-cineole limonene were most effective compounds, showing 100% at 8 microL; same 6 microL.
In the framework of a trial carried out in 2008 Europe to evaluate efficacy major parasiticides against horse cyathostomins, pre- and/or post-treatment Faecal Egg Counts (FEC) were evaluated total 84 yards and 2105 horses from nine different regions South, Center, North-Center North-East Italy. Specifically, on basis FECs present each property, 60 enrolled for Count Reduction Test (FECRT) using fenbendazole, pyrantel, ivermectin moxidectin.Of 1646 bred recruited yards, 416 animals had FEC...
The dynamic change in faecal Eimeria oocyst excretion was evaluated 10 naturally infected female rabbits, starting from their weaning at 33 d of age until about 1 mo after second parturition. Faecal samples collected examined animals were quali-quantitatively analysed to evaluate presence and number oocysts. In addition, isolated oocysts identified the species level following sporulation. Animals found be by perforans, exigua magna shed particular, all rabbits negative, while discharge...