Parasitological surveillance in a rat (Rattus norvegicus) colony in Sao Paulo Zoo animal house

• Autorzy: Chagas C.R.F. , Gonzalez I.H.L. , Favoretto S.M. , Ramos P.L.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Rattus norvegicus (Mammalia: Rodentia) is a widespread and synanthropic rodent, broadly used in medical experiments. It can also be used for feeding captive animals in zoos. Parasitological surveys are important to guarantee the health of both the animals and the staff responsible for their management. The aim of this study was to identify intestinal parasites of Rattus norvegicus offered as food to captive animals from São Paulo Zoo, and demonstrate the importance of sanitary hurdling, disease control and biosecurity. The identified protozoan parasites were Eimeria sp., Entamoeba sp., Spironucleus sp., Giardia sp., Tritrichomonas sp., Chilomastix sp., unidentified cysts and non-sporulated coccidians oocysts (Isospora/Eimeria). The following helminths were found: Syphacia muris, Rodentolepis nana and Aspiculuris tetraptera.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Annals of Parasitology
• Rocznik: 2017
• Tom: 63
• Numer: 4
• Opis fizyczny: p.291-297,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Chagas C.R.F.

• Applied Research Department, Sao Paulo Zoological Park Foundation, Av.Miguel Estefano, 4241, CEP: 04301-905, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

autor

Gonzalez I.H.L.

• Applied Research Department, Sao Paulo Zoological Park Foundation, Av.Miguel Estefano, 4241, CEP: 04301-905, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

autor

Favoretto S.M.

• Veterinary Department, Federal University of Lavras, Caixa Postal 3037, CEP: 37200-000, Lavras, MG, Brazil

autor

Ramos P.L.

• Applied Research Department, Sao Paulo Zoological Park Foundation, Av.Miguel Estefano, 4241, CEP: 04301-905, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

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DOI

10.17420/ap6304.115