The characteristics and consequences of African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) den site selection
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DOI: 10.1007/s00265-021-03047-8
Abstract: Many species rear offspring in fixed sites, returning frequently to provision them, and the selection of these sites is a critical decision in the life cycle, as they may in some instances increase susceptibility to… read more here.
Keywords: den site; african wild; wild dog; wild dogs ... See more keywords
Para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) in canid pest ejectors (CPEs) kills wild dogs and European red foxes quickly and humanely
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04818-7
Abstract: Lethal control remains an important approach to mitigating the impacts of predators on livestock and threatened fauna. This occurs in Australia, where wild dogs (Canis familiaris) and European red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) are commonly subjected… read more here.
Keywords: papp; red foxes; european red; time ... See more keywords
African wild dogs: Genetic viability of translocated populations across South Africa
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2019.03.033
Abstract: Abstract South Africa holds a viable population of the endangered African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), with almost 500 individuals divided into (1) an unmanaged population in the Kruger National Park (KNP), (2) a free-roaming population,… read more here.
Keywords: management; african wild; population; south africa ... See more keywords
The first report of hydatid disease (Echinococcus granulosus) in an Australian water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2019.03.011
Abstract: A three year old female water buffalo was slaughtered for human consumption on a dairy buffalo farm in eastern New South Wales, Australia. Gross examination of the offal revealed four small, superficial hydatid cysts in… read more here.
Keywords: echinococcus granulosus; water buffalo; buffalo; wild dogs ... See more keywords
Efficacy of lethal-trap devices to improve the welfare of trapped wild dogs
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DOI: 10.1071/wr18129
Abstract: Context Wildlife and pest managers and stakeholders should constantly aim to improve animal-welfare outcomes when foot-hold trapping pest animals. To minimise stress and trauma to trapped animals, traps should be checked at least once every… read more here.
Keywords: lethal trap; efficacy; welfare; trap ... See more keywords
DETERMINATION OF VERTEBRAL HEART SCALE AND ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC MEASUREMENTS IN HEALTHY ANESTHETIZED AFRICAN WILD DOGS (LYCAON PICTUS) IN HUMAN CARE
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DOI: 10.1638/2020-0080
Abstract: Abstract: Cardiac disease is an important cause of mortality in African wild dogs in human care. Vertebral heart scale (VHS) is a well-documented objective measure of cardiac size and is commonly used in domestic dogs.… read more here.
Keywords: african wild; heart scale; vertebral heart; echocardiographic measurements ... See more keywords
Phylogenetic and Geospatial Evidence of Canine Parvovirus Transmission between Wild Dogs and Domestic Dogs at the Urban Fringe in Australia
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DOI: 10.3390/v12060663
Abstract: Canine parvovirus (CPV) is an important cause of disease in domestic dogs. Sporadic cases and outbreaks occur across Australia and worldwide and are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Whether transmission of CPV occurs between… read more here.
Keywords: canine parvovirus; cpv; domestic dogs; transmission ... See more keywords