Dog invasions in protected areas: A case study using camera trapping, citizen science and artificial intelligence DOI Creative Commons
Santiago Gutiérrez-Zapata, Simone Santoro, M. E. Arias

et al.

Global Ecology and Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 54, P. e03109 - e03109

Published: July 23, 2024

Domestic dogs, Canis familiaris, wandering into natural habitats poses a grave threat to wildlife, increasing predation pressure and disease risk disrupting the ecological balance within ecosystems. This study examines presence of dogs in European Protected Area (PA), Doñana National Park (SW Spain), where their access is strictly restricted, explores how dog relates potential points. We utilised classifications provided by citizen science artificial intelligence, subsequently validated experts, detect 5200,000 photos taken 60 camera traps randomly deployed across PA from October 2020 January 2024. discovered 33 primarily groups 2–5 individuals, recorded 31 detection events at 22 locations. Dogs were detected ranging 10 42 km2 (Minimum Convex Polygon) PA. The probability increased 0.22 log odds per kilometre closer village (corresponding an increase 0.5 approximately 0.55) bordering exceeded 0.9 near it. Our data revealed three types PA: accompanying poachers, free-roaming living nearby human settlements, stray most likely relying on resources. Urgent actions are needed as pose severe threats endangered species like Iberian lynx Lynx pardinus (six adult female documented killed dogs). recommend raising awareness among local authorities particularly settlements close PAs, should be banned. Regularly monitoring PAs crucial prevent invasions associated impacts. findings underscore importance using integrating intelligence with monitor invasive effectively.

Language: Английский

Phylogenetic analysis linked fatal neurologic disease in leopards (Panthera pardus) to Asia-5 lineage of canine distemper virus in Nepal DOI Creative Commons
Amir Sadaula, Prajwol Manandhar, Bijaya Kumar Shrestha

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Virus Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 350, P. 199463 - 199463

Published: Sept. 25, 2024

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is responsible for a highly contagious and often fatal neurological disease that affects various carnivores, including domestic dogs. In Nepal, recent reports of CDV exposure illness in leopards (Panthera pardus) have raised concerns about the transmission among dogs wild carnivores. To investigate genetic lineage spread CDV, our study utilized archived post-mortem samples from four exhibited clinical signs suggestive canine infection. These were rescued Palpa, Dolakha, Kathmandu, Parbat districts. Our phylogenetic analysis revealed strains circulating belong to Asia-5 lineage, which also prevalent carnivores Nepal neighboring India. The relatedness between leopard sequences those both other within suggests may acquired multiple sources, potentially facilitated by their generalist dietary habits preying on even mesocarnivores. Furthermore, we inspected specific amino acid substitution hemagglutinin gene possible non-canid hosts, although further research needed draw definitive conclusions. Given vulnerable state population already threatened poaching retaliatory killing, emergence as potential novel threat deeply concerning. Comprehensive surveillance studies are essential understand dynamics spillover develop informed interventions. Urgent measures, vaccination programs effective control dog population, mitigate impact this safeguard future Nepal's

Language: Английский

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Phylogenetic characterization of canine distemper virus from stray dogs in Kathmandu Valley DOI Creative Commons
Prajwol Manandhar, Rajindra Napit, Saman Man Pradhan

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Virology Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: June 6, 2023

Abstract Canine distemper is a highly contagious, often fatal disease caused by canine virus (CDV) in domestic dogs and wild carnivores. The has mass epidemics both captive carnivores of high conservation value such as tigers, lions leopards. Hence, understanding managing CDV outbreaks particularly important Nepal, which home to many species threatened including leopards, snow dholes wolves, also contains large population stray dogs. Previous studies have suggested that may pose threat carnivores, but there not been any characterizing the genetic strains circulating Nepal’s We collected invasive non-invasive biological samples from Kathmandu Valley genetically characterized belong Asia-5 lineage using phylogenetic analysis. same contained sequenced dogs, civets, red panda India. Based on our analysis, we think it likely maintained through sylvatic cycle among sympatric allowing recurring spillovers outbreaks. It crucial prevent transmission reservoir hosts other species, especially populations Nepal. recommend for regular surveillance targeting addition

Language: Английский

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Canine distemper outbreak and laryngeal paralysis in captive tigers (Panthera tigris) DOI Creative Commons
Sarin Suwanpakdee, Anuwat Wiratsudakul, Nattarun Chaisilp

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Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 28, 2023

Abstract The canine distemper virus (CDV) could infect various wildlife species worldwide. viral infection in large felids directly impacts conservation. This study aimed to understand better the burden of CDV outbreaks captive tiger populations Thailand and a novel discovery their clinical signs with history exposure. We followed up on from June 2016 October 2020 laboratory testing veterinary medical records. cumulative morbidity mortality rates were relatively high. Moreover, 50% tigers survived at 2 years after infection. Approximately 38% infections detected laryngeal inflammation, which developed into paralysis almost cases. Altogether, chronic stridor 314 days [95% CI: 302–320]. Our data indicates that resulted infection, potentially affecting peripheral central nervous systems. condition can pose life-threatening risk tigers. spread quickly by contact bodily excretion among fomite contamination once it affects specific population. Implementation biosecurity measures vaccination is essential mitigate disease populations.

Language: Английский

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Pilot Scale Study on the Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Canine Distemper and Canine Parvovirus in Ahmadabad and Gandhinagar Cities of Gujarat, India DOI Open Access
Amit Kumar Singh, Mukta Jain,

Kalgi Joshi

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The Indian Veterinary Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 101(3), P. 41 - 47

Published: Jan. 31, 2024

Canine parvovirus (CPV) and canine distemper virus (CDV) infections are the most common contagious viral of dogs. The present study investigated burden CPV CDV among domestic dogs in Ahmadabad Gandhinagar cities Gujarat, India with specific objective determining case prevalence associated risk factors disease. Faceal samples were collected from (n = 507) attended at different private government veterinary polyclinics, 2020 to 2021. Data regarding sex, age season recorded respect Faecal tested for using Ubio Quick VET Parvovirus antigen rapid test kit (nasal ocular secretion)were kit. results revealed an overall 8.68% both infections, while 5.71% 11.63% Case reported CDV, respectively. examined according sex was 6.82% 11.36% male 3.23% 12.26% female. Pups had higher than those adults. DV infection high winter (14.40%), lowest (3.03%) monsoon season. For also (7.67%)was no summer. Age, seasonal variations may be considered as possible infections. Thus, identification potential these diseases helpful designing their prevention control strategies.

Language: Английский

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Dog invasions in protected areas: A case study using camera trapping, citizen science and artificial intelligence DOI Creative Commons
Santiago Gutiérrez-Zapata, Simone Santoro, M. E. Arias

et al.

Global Ecology and Conservation, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 54, P. e03109 - e03109

Published: July 23, 2024

Domestic dogs, Canis familiaris, wandering into natural habitats poses a grave threat to wildlife, increasing predation pressure and disease risk disrupting the ecological balance within ecosystems. This study examines presence of dogs in European Protected Area (PA), Doñana National Park (SW Spain), where their access is strictly restricted, explores how dog relates potential points. We utilised classifications provided by citizen science artificial intelligence, subsequently validated experts, detect 5200,000 photos taken 60 camera traps randomly deployed across PA from October 2020 January 2024. discovered 33 primarily groups 2–5 individuals, recorded 31 detection events at 22 locations. Dogs were detected ranging 10 42 km2 (Minimum Convex Polygon) PA. The probability increased 0.22 log odds per kilometre closer village (corresponding an increase 0.5 approximately 0.55) bordering exceeded 0.9 near it. Our data revealed three types PA: accompanying poachers, free-roaming living nearby human settlements, stray most likely relying on resources. Urgent actions are needed as pose severe threats endangered species like Iberian lynx Lynx pardinus (six adult female documented killed dogs). recommend raising awareness among local authorities particularly settlements close PAs, should be banned. Regularly monitoring PAs crucial prevent invasions associated impacts. findings underscore importance using integrating intelligence with monitor invasive effectively.

Language: Английский

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