A5026211935- Helminth infection and control
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Mollusks and Parasites Studies
- Coccidia and coccidiosis research
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Study of Mite Species
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
Universidad de Murcia
2016-2025
Research Institute for Nature and Forest
2023
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2017
Département Santé Animale
2011-2015
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela
2012
Centro de Edafología y Biología Aplicada del Segura
2003-2005
ABSTRACT The objectives of this study were to investigate the presence Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains in wildlife that have spread Europe, living near human settlements; analyze their epidemiological role maintenance and transmission domestic livestock; assess potential health risk wildlife-carried strains. STEC recovered from 53% roe deer, 8.4% wild boars, 1.9% foxes sampled northwest Spain (Galicia). Of 40 serotypes identified, 21 classified as seropathotypes...
Small ruminant lentivirus (SRLV) infection causes losses in the small industry due to reduced animal production and increased replacement rates. Infection of wild ruminants close contact with infected domestic animals has been proposed play a role SRLV epidemiology, but studies are limited mostly involve hybrids between animals. In this study, seropositive red deer, roe deer mouflon were detected through modified ELISA tests, virus was not successfully amplified using set different PCRs....
The European Observatory of Wildlife (EOW) as part the ENETWILD project, aims to improve capacity for monitoring wildlife populations, implementing international standards data collection, providing guidance on density estimation, and finally, promote collaborative, open networks develop monitoring, initially focusing terrestrial wild mammals. This report presents estimates species that are widely distributed (wild boar (Sus scrofa), roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), red (Cervus elaphus)) by...
Summary The prevalence and risk factors of non‐systemic canine ecto‐ endoparasitism anthelminthic use in Murcia located at the centre Spanish Mediterranean coastal arch, was investigated by coprology necropsy up to 275 pet, city shelter stray dogs 2001–2004. Faecal parasite stages were detected 25% dogs. Species frequency 6–10% for Toxocara canis , Ancylostomatidae spp. Toxascaris leonina Isospora 0.4–1% Trichuris vulpis Giardia lamblia Dipylidium caninum . Logistic regression indicated that...
Abstract Despite public concern on the role of free‐roaming cats as reservoirs zoonotic agents, little is known about influence urban and peri‐urban landscapes exposure risk. We evaluated seroprevalence three agents ( Chlamydia felis, Coxiella burnetii Toxoplasma gondii ) in domestic Felis catus ). Two hundred ninety‐one were trapped Murcia municipality (Southeast Spain), their sera tested for specific antibodies against T. using a modified agglutination test (MAT), C. felis , C . feline...
Carrion resources sustain a complex and diverse community of both vertebrate invertebrate scavengers, either obligate or facultative. However, although carrion ecology has received increasing scientific attention in recent years, our understanding partitioning natural conditions is severely limited as most studies are restricted to the insect scavenger communities. Moreover, carnivore carcasses have been traditionally neglected study model. Here, we provide first data on between scavengers...
Abstract Background In Spain, sarcoptic mange was first described in native wildlife 1987 Cazorla Natural Park , causing the death of nearly 95% local population Iberian ibex ( Capra pyrenaica ). Since then, additional outbreaks have been identified several populations and other wild ungulate species throughout country. Although epizootic outbreak attributed to introduction an infected herd domestic goats, origin cause its persistence remain unclear. The main aims this study are understand...
The recent SARS-CoV-2 epidemic has highlighted the need to prevent emerging and re-emerging diseases, which means that we must approach study of diseases from a One Health perspective. pathogen transmission in wildlife is challenging, but it unquestionably key understand how epidemiological interactions occur at wildlife-domestic-human interface. In this context, studying parasite avoidance behaviours may provide essential insights on transmission, host-parasite coevolution, energy flow...
Hunting statistics can be suitable to determine wild boar density estimates if a calibration with an accepted rigorous method is performed. Here, densities calculated from drive counts during collective hunting activities are compared against values by camera trapping using the random encounter method. For this purpose, we selected 10 study sites in Spain, North South representing diversity of habitats, management and traditions without artificial feeding, plus one site Czech Republic where...
This report presents the results of field activities in relation to generation reliable wild boar density values by camera trapping (CT) 19 areas Europe, mainly East Europe. Random Encounter Model (REM) densities ranged from 0.35±0.24 15.25±2.41 (SE) individuals/km2. No statistical differences among bioregions were found. The number contacts was component rate that determined coefficient variation (CV) most. daily range (DR) significantly varied as a function management; higher detected...
Abstract Previous studies have reported nematodes of the Spirocercidae family in stomach nodules red foxes ( Vulpes vulpes ) described as Spirocerca sp. or lupi (Rudolphi, 1819). We characterized spirurid worms collected from and compared them to S. domestic dogs by morphometric phylogenetic analyses. Nematodes differed presence six triangular teeth-like buccal capsule structures, which are absent latter. Additionally, female foxes, distance vulva opening anterior end ratio...
Even though male-biased parasitism is common in mammals, little effort has been made to evaluate whether higher parasitic burden males results an extra biological cost, and thus a decrease fitness. Body condition impairment the augmentation of oxidative stress can be used as indicators cost parasite infections. Here, we examined relationships between gastrointestinal respiratory helminths, body markers (glutathione peroxidase, paraoxonase-1) 28 Pyrenean chamois (Rupicapra p. pyrenaica)...