Red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) and raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) as potential spreaders of Sarcocystis species [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceBackgroundSarcocystis includes a global group of apicomplexan parasites with two-host life cycle frequently circulating in wildlife and domestic hosts, including humans. Two of the most important wild terrestrial carnivores acting as definitive hosts are
Ondřej Máca +5 more
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Influence of Food Resource Availability on the Activity Time of Raccoon Dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) in Urban Parks in Tokyo [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionUrbanization results in the reduction and fragmentation of green spaces, which function as wildlife habitats. However, some wildlife has adapted to urbanization by changing their ecology and behaviors.
Shoya Sasaki, Takeshi Osawa
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Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials in Raccoon Dogs (Nyctereutes procynoides) [PDF]
Animals, 2020 Raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procynoides) are canids indigenous to Eastern Asia being one of the most invasive non-native animals in Europe and potential vectors for several hazardous parasitic and viral diseases.
Raluca Ștefănescu +6 more
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Radiographic and echocardiographic evaluation in rescued Korean raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis) [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIntroductionNyctereutes procyonoides koreensis (Korean raccoon dog), a member of the Canidae family, is anatomically similar to dogs. Previous studies have used vertebral heart scale measurements to measure the cardiac size of Korean raccoon dogs on ...
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Susceptibility of Raccoon Dogs for Experimental SARS-CoV-2 Infection [PDF]
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2020 Raccoon dogs might have been intermediate hosts for severe acute respiratory syndrome–associated coronavirus in 2002–2004. We demonstrated susceptibility of raccoon dogs to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection and transmission to in ...
Conrad M. Freuling +16 more
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Invasion of the raccoon dog Nyctereutes procyonoides in Europe: History of colonization, features behind its success, and threats to native fauna [PDF]
Current Zoology, 2011 We aimed to review the history of the introduction and colonization of the raccoon dog Nyctereutes procyonoides in Europe, the features behind its successful expansion and its impact on native fauna.
Kaarina KAUHALA, Rafal KOWALCZYK
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The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) as a reservoir of zoonotic diseases in Denmark
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2021 Raccoon dogs have successfully invaded Europe, including Denmark. Raccoon dogs are potential vectors and reservoir hosts of several zoonotic pathogens and thus have the potential for posing a threat to both human and animal health.
Lene Jung Kjær +4 more
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Roadkills as a Method to Monitor Raccoon Dog Populations [PDF]
Animals, 2021 The raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) is one of the most frequently killed species on Lithuanian roads. As an invasive species, up-to-date knowledge of population size, trends and spatial distribution is critically important both for species assessment and for the planning of control measures.
Linas Balčiauskas +3 more
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Maternal immunity against rabies in raccoon dogs [PDF]
Acta Veterinaria Hungarica, 2001 The objective of the study was to examine possible maternally transferred antibodies (maAb) against rabies in raccoon dogs. Ten cubs born from a rabiesimmune animal were bled on days 31, 36, 43, 50, 57 and 64 post partum. The geometric mean titres of the cubs were 1.19, 1.18, 0.45, 0.25, 0.25 and 0.16 IU/ml, respectively. Up to 36 days post partum maAb
Vos, A. +4 more
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Self -Assembled Raccoon Dog Parvovirus VP2 Protein Confers Immunity Against RDPV Disease in Raccoon Dogs: In Vitro and in Vivo Studies [PDF]
Virology Journal, 2021 Abstract Background: Raccoon dog parvovirus (RDPV) causes acute infectious diseases in raccoon dogs and may cause death in severe cases. Current treatment strategy relies on the extensive usage of classical inactivated vaccine which is marred by large doses, short immunization cycles and safety concerns.Methods: The present study aimed at ...
Linya Xia +6 more
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