Wild Boars (<i>Sus scrofa</i>, L. 1758) from Castile and Leon Region (Spain): A Histopathology Survey
Wild boars are wild ungulates with a wide distribution in Europe, with a relevant role in wildlife and public health. In Spain, high (and sometimes artificial) densities of wild boars are responsible for several health problems. Regular surveys, with hunters’ collaboration, are crucial to monitor th...
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| author | Catarina Jota Baptista José M. Gonzalo-Orden Luís J. Merino-Goyenechea Paula A. Oliveira Fernanda Seixas |
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| description | Wild boars are wild ungulates with a wide distribution in Europe, with a relevant role in wildlife and public health. In Spain, high (and sometimes artificial) densities of wild boars are responsible for several health problems. Regular surveys, with hunters’ collaboration, are crucial to monitor these diseases. Histological analyses were performed for lung, liver, and kidneys from 72 wild boars (58 from Zamora, 16 from Palencia). Lungs were the most affected organs, mainly revealing parasitic pneumonia (34.7%). Hydropic, vacuolar, and other cellular changes (33.3%) and congestion (16.7%) were found in the liver, and only 30.6% of the wild boars presented no alterations in this organ. Regarding the kidney, non-purulent nephritis (22.2%) was the most common lesion. This study gives an overview of the health status of wild boar populations in Castile and León. Other laboratory analyses are needed to obtain definitive diagnoses of these lesions, reach other conclusions, or apply any mitigation strategies to protect animals’ or consumers’ health. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-be30d637d3f04604bbd6f1744062c7272023-11-24T10:24:33ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152022-11-011223328210.3390/ani12233282Wild Boars (<i>Sus scrofa</i>, L. 1758) from Castile and Leon Region (Spain): A Histopathology SurveyCatarina Jota Baptista0José M. Gonzalo-Orden1Luís J. Merino-Goyenechea2Paula A. Oliveira3Fernanda Seixas4Department of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences (ECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, PortugalInstitute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), University of León, 24071 León, SpainDepartament of Biomedical Sciences, University of León, 24071 León, SpainDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences (ECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, PortugalDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences (ECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5001-801 Vila Real, PortugalWild boars are wild ungulates with a wide distribution in Europe, with a relevant role in wildlife and public health. In Spain, high (and sometimes artificial) densities of wild boars are responsible for several health problems. Regular surveys, with hunters’ collaboration, are crucial to monitor these diseases. Histological analyses were performed for lung, liver, and kidneys from 72 wild boars (58 from Zamora, 16 from Palencia). Lungs were the most affected organs, mainly revealing parasitic pneumonia (34.7%). Hydropic, vacuolar, and other cellular changes (33.3%) and congestion (16.7%) were found in the liver, and only 30.6% of the wild boars presented no alterations in this organ. Regarding the kidney, non-purulent nephritis (22.2%) was the most common lesion. This study gives an overview of the health status of wild boar populations in Castile and León. Other laboratory analyses are needed to obtain definitive diagnoses of these lesions, reach other conclusions, or apply any mitigation strategies to protect animals’ or consumers’ health.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/23/3282parasitic pneumoniahydropic changevacuolar changehistopathology |
| spellingShingle | Catarina Jota Baptista José M. Gonzalo-Orden Luís J. Merino-Goyenechea Paula A. Oliveira Fernanda Seixas Wild Boars (<i>Sus scrofa</i>, L. 1758) from Castile and Leon Region (Spain): A Histopathology Survey Animals parasitic pneumonia hydropic change vacuolar change histopathology |
| title | Wild Boars (<i>Sus scrofa</i>, L. 1758) from Castile and Leon Region (Spain): A Histopathology Survey |
| title_full | Wild Boars (<i>Sus scrofa</i>, L. 1758) from Castile and Leon Region (Spain): A Histopathology Survey |
| title_fullStr | Wild Boars (<i>Sus scrofa</i>, L. 1758) from Castile and Leon Region (Spain): A Histopathology Survey |
| title_full_unstemmed | Wild Boars (<i>Sus scrofa</i>, L. 1758) from Castile and Leon Region (Spain): A Histopathology Survey |
| title_short | Wild Boars (<i>Sus scrofa</i>, L. 1758) from Castile and Leon Region (Spain): A Histopathology Survey |
| title_sort | wild boars i sus scrofa i l 1758 from castile and leon region spain a histopathology survey |
| topic | parasitic pneumonia hydropic change vacuolar change histopathology |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/23/3282 |
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