Molecular identification of Sarcocystis lutrae in the European otter (Lutra lutra) and the European badger (Meles meles) from the Czech Republic
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-018-5793-y
Abstract: Muscular sarcosporidial infections by Sarcocystis lutrae (Apicomplexa: Sarcocystidae) from the otter (Lutra lutra) and badger (Meles meles) (Carnivora: Mustelidae) were found in the Czech Republic. As part of a diversity evaluation of Sarcocystis in wild… read more here.
Keywords: otter lutra; badger; sarcocystis lutrae; badger meles ... See more keywords
The European badger, Meles meles, as a new host for Trichinella britovi in Romania.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2020.109301
Abstract: The European badger, Meles meles (Carnivora, Mustelidae) is a widespread opportunistic omnivorous mammal. Its food spectrum comprises a wide variety of plants and small animals, occasionally including rodents, such as mice or rats. Considering that… read more here.
Keywords: badger; trichinella; badger meles; european badger ... See more keywords
Genetic evidence further elucidates the history and extent of badger introductions from Great Britain into Ireland
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.200288
Abstract: The colonization of Ireland by mammals has been the subject of extensive study using genetic methods and forms a central problem in understanding the phylogeography of European mammals after the Last Glacial Maximum. Ireland exhibits… read more here.
Keywords: great britain; badger; britain ireland; evidence ... See more keywords
Badger culling and the impact on hedgehogs
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.k1285
Abstract: In response to Neil Craven’s letter in last week’s issue ( VR , 17 March 2018, vol 182, p 327), it was observed in the Randomised Badger Culling … read more here.
Keywords: culling impact; impact hedgehogs; badger culling; badger ... See more keywords
Badgers are part of the TB picture
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.l4270
Abstract: I write in response to the debate article ‘The badger cull policy is not evidence based’ by Tom Langton ( VR , 8 June 2019, vol 184, p 715). There is a lot of fact… read more here.
Keywords: badgers part; part picture; fact; badger ... See more keywords
Is the badger cull actually spreading bTB?
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.l5947
Abstract: BADGER culling could be responsible for spreading bovine TB (bTB) more widely due to surviving badger populations travelling further afield during and following a culling episode. According to new research carried out by the Zoological… read more here.
Keywords: badger cull; actually spreading; badger; cull actually ... See more keywords
Simulating the next steps in badger control for bovine tuberculosis in England
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248426
Abstract: Industry-led culling of badgers has occurred in England to reduce the incidence of bovine tuberculosis in cattle for a number of years. Badger vaccination is also possible, and a move away from culling was “highly… read more here.
Keywords: badger control; england; badger; control ... See more keywords
A Case Report on a Human Bite Contact with a Rabid Honey Badger Mellivora capensis (Kromdraai Area, Cradle of Humankind, South Africa)
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed8040186
Abstract: In South Africa, rabies cycles are sustained by both domestic and wildlife host species. Despite the fact that the majority of human rabies cases are associated with dog bite exposures, wildlife species can potentially transmit… read more here.
Keywords: badger; area; honey badger; badger mellivora ... See more keywords
Morphological and Morphometrical Aspects of the Auditory Ossicles in the European Badger (Meles Meles)
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DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9090483
Abstract: Simple Summary The little-described morphology of the ear ossicles in the badger provides some interesting morphological features alongside some metrical data. For the malleus, we notice the standard framing into the known shape, with the… read more here.
Keywords: badger; morphological morphometrical; aspects auditory; auditory ossicles ... See more keywords
Detection and Characterization of a Novel Picornavirus in European Badger (Meles meles)
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DOI: 10.3390/vetsci9110645
Abstract: Simple Summary A molecular survey was performed to investigate the gut virome of wild mustelids and sciurids found dead in Northwestern Italy. Using pan-picornavirus primer pair, we discovered a new picornavirus (PV) in the intestinal… read more here.
Keywords: badger meles; badger; meles meles; sequence ... See more keywords