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The hidden threat: Exploring the parasite burden and feeding habits of invasive raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) in central Europe

open access: yesInternational Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2023
Originally from Asia, the raccoon dog Nyctereutes procyonoides is an invasive alien species in Europe, listed since 2019 on the List of invasive alien species of Union concern. The raccoon dog is considered to have negative impact on native biodiversity,
Anna V. Schantz   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The habitat preferences of invasive raccoon dog imply elevated risks for wetland-associated prey species. [PDF]

open access: yesOecologia
Habitat preferences of invasive predators determine where and for which prey species they pose a threat upon. This is crucial information for the conservation of endangered prey species because invasive predators pose additional predation on top of that ...
Toivonen P   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Detecting bird’s eggs in the diet of raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2021
Diet studies of carnivores are often based on analysis of prey remains found in scats or stomachs. In these analyses differences in decomposition rate and the degree of digestion of the prey item must be taken into consideration.
Bahlke, Sofie Ørts   +6 more
core   +1 more source

First detection and phylogenetic analysis of porcine circovirus type 2 in raccoon dogs

open access: yesBMC Veterinary Research, 2019
Background Porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV2) is a major emerging virus of porcine circovirus-associated disease (PCVAD), which has brought huge economic losses to the global pig industry. Pigs are well known as the natural reservoir of PCV2.
Tao Song   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Age determination of the raccoon dog in Finland [PDF]

open access: yesActa Theriologica, 1990
We compared the age determination using the relative width of the pulp cavity in the lower canines and the one using the ossification stage of the epiphyseal cartilage of the radius and ulna with the most reliable method, namely, that based on the incremental lines in the tooth cementum in order to find a quick and reliable method for identifying young
Kauhala, K., Helle, E.
openaire   +1 more source

The occurrence and muscle distribution of Trichinella britovi in raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) in wildlife in the Głęboki Bród Forest District, Poland

open access: yesInternational Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2019
The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) is an introduced, invasive species in Europe. Literature data show that raccoon dogs act as a reservoir of many dangerous parasites, including nematodes of the genus Trichinella.
Aleksandra Cybulska   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Reproduction success in European badgers, red foxes and raccoon dogs in relation to sett cohabitation.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2020
The setts of the European badger Meles meles can be cohabited during reproductive season by the red fox Vulpes vulpes and raccoon dog Nyctereutes procyonoides. There is no information on the possible impact of both species on the size of badgers' litter.
Krzysztof Nowakowski   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Male Pseudohermaphroditism in a Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes procynoides)

open access: yesJournal of Veterinary Medical Science, 2005
A wild raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procynoides) which died due to a traffic accident on 18 October 2001, and was determined to be 4.5 years old, was examined. Visual appearance of the external genitalia in this animal showed to be female with a large penis-like clitoris protruding from the vulvar juncture.
WENG, Qiang   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Comparative development of Echinococcus multilocularis in its definitive hosts

open access: yes, 2006
The comparative development of Echinococcus multilocularis was studied in its definitive hosts, the fox, dog, cat and raccoon dog, beyond the pre-patent period to 90 days post-infection. All host species, apart from cats were susceptible to infection and
Hobbs, R.P.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

The European Badger as a New Host for Dirofilaria immitis and an Update on the Distribution of the Heartworm in Wild Carnivores from Romania

open access: yesPathogens, 2022
Dirofilaria immitis is an important mosquito-borne nematode, being of both veterinary and public health concern. The typical final host is represented by the domestic dog, Canis familiaris, but it is able to infect a large variety of mammalian species ...
Angela Monica Ionică   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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