Coccidiosis in the European badger, Meles meles in Wytham Woods: infection and consequences for growth and survival

In total 1502 faecal samples were collected from a population of European badgers (Meles meles) between 1992 and 1995 at Wytham Woods, Oxfordshire, UK. Two coccidia species, Eimeria melis and Isospora melis, were identified. Cubs showed a marked seasonal pattern of infection with E. melis, with infe...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Parasitology 2001-08, Vol.123 (2), p.133-142
Hauptverfasser:	NEWMAN, C., MACDONALD, D. W., ANWAR, M. A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Age Factors Animal and plant ecology Animal, plant and microbial ecology Animals badger Biological and medical sciences British Isles, England, Wytham Woods Carnivora - growth & development Carnivora - parasitology coccidiosis Coccidiosis - epidemiology Coccidiosis - parasitology Coccidiosis - veterinary Demecology Eimeria - isolation & purification Eimeria melis Feces - parasitology Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology intensity Isospora - isolation & purification Isospora melis Male Mammalia Mele meles Parasite Egg Count - veterinary Prevalence Seasons Statistics, Nonparametric United Kingdom - epidemiology Vertebrata
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Zusammenfassung:	In total 1502 faecal samples were collected from a population of European badgers (Meles meles) between 1992 and 1995 at Wytham Woods, Oxfordshire, UK. Two coccidia species, Eimeria melis and Isospora melis, were identified. Cubs showed a marked seasonal pattern of infection with E. melis, with infection occurring at significantly higher intensity and prevalence than in adults. There was preliminary evidence to suggest that infantile coccidiosis in badgers may be associated with impaired growth and increased mortality.
ISSN:	0031-1820 1469-8161
DOI:	10.1017/S0031182001008265