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| Furtado, M.M.; Kashivakura, C.K.; Ferreira Neto, J.S.; de Almeida J como, A.T.; Silveira, L. | |
| Jaguar Epidemiology Program in Brazil | |
| 2007 Conference Proceeding | |
The jaguar is Brazil's largest terrestrial predator and one of the least known large mammals. The potential role of diseases in wild carnivore populations is still poorly understood. This is especially true for the jaguar where the potential impact of diseases in free ranging animals remains unknown. Considering that in a developing country such as Brazil the interaction between jaguars and domestic livestock tends to increase, it is possible that there is sharing of diseases among them. This ongoing study aims to assess the statement of health of free-ranging jaguar populations at four different biomes in Brazil. So far, 34 biological samples (serums and ectoparasites) of captured jaguar at scientific research are being tested for _Toxoplasma gondii_, _Leptospira _spp, _Brucela abortus_, Canine distemper, FIV, FeLV and rabies. Preliminary analyzes presented positive results for _T. gondii_ and _Leptospira_ spp. Samples from the livestock herds (cattle and sheep) from each locality will be collected to contrast the results from jaguar samples. We expect that this study will contribute for a better knowledge of potential disease outbreak in free ranging jaguars. |
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