Systematic Pathologic Findings Report of <i>Callosciurus finlaysonii</i> (Horsfield, 1823) (Rodentia, Sciuridae) Squirrels from Maratea Area (South Italy) to Investigate Species-Specific Pathologies, Reliability of CO<sub>2</sub> Euthanasia Method, and Possible Use as Environmental Sentinels
The aim of the present study was to macroscopically and microscopically describe the main pathological findings occurring in this invasive species, in order to better understand the real risks for naïve animals and humans. The present study was conducted on <i>Callosciurus</i><i>fi...
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| author | Giuseppe Passantino Massimiliano Tursi Cristina Vercelli Ilaria Filippi Nicola Decaro Antonella Tinelli Luciana Valente Rosa Leone Nicola Zizzo |
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| description | The aim of the present study was to macroscopically and microscopically describe the main pathological findings occurring in this invasive species, in order to better understand the real risks for naïve animals and humans. The present study was conducted on <i>Callosciurus</i><i>finlaysonii</i> squirrels (n = 165), captured in the Maratea area and euthanatized with CO<sub>2</sub> according to a population control of invasive species of the Italian Agriculture Ministry project (ex CIPE project) and conferred to the Department of Veterinary Medicine of Bari (Italy). Macroscopic analysis demonstrated heart, lung, and liver congestion, probably due to the euthanasia method, and variable lesions of bowel, liver, and kidney. The microscopically examination showed the presence of lymphocytic infiltration in the lower layers of the bowel, suggesting enteritis. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first systemic report of gross and microscopical anatomopathological lesions in <i>C.</i><i>finlaysonii,</i> in South Italy. The results could be useful to fill a gap of knowledge of this species in Italy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f5bb59c2b5c74369ac6615b2e454a4fe2023-11-20T15:42:37ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152020-09-011010177110.3390/ani10101771Systematic Pathologic Findings Report of <i>Callosciurus finlaysonii</i> (Horsfield, 1823) (Rodentia, Sciuridae) Squirrels from Maratea Area (South Italy) to Investigate Species-Specific Pathologies, Reliability of CO<sub>2</sub> Euthanasia Method, and Possible Use as Environmental SentinelsGiuseppe Passantino0Massimiliano Tursi1Cristina Vercelli2Ilaria Filippi3Nicola Decaro4Antonella Tinelli5Luciana Valente6Rosa Leone7Nicola Zizzo8Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Strada Prov.le per Casamassima Km, 3 70010 Valenzano (Bari), ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, University of Turin Largo Braccini 2, 10095 Grugliasco (Turin), ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, University of Turin Largo Braccini 2, 10095 Grugliasco (Turin), ItalyIndependent Researcher, 00045 Genzano di Roma (Roma), ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Strada Prov.le per Casamassima Km, 3 70010 Valenzano (Bari), ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Strada Prov.le per Casamassima Km, 3 70010 Valenzano (Bari), ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Strada Prov.le per Casamassima Km, 3 70010 Valenzano (Bari), ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Strada Prov.le per Casamassima Km, 3 70010 Valenzano (Bari), ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Strada Prov.le per Casamassima Km, 3 70010 Valenzano (Bari), ItalyThe aim of the present study was to macroscopically and microscopically describe the main pathological findings occurring in this invasive species, in order to better understand the real risks for naïve animals and humans. The present study was conducted on <i>Callosciurus</i><i>finlaysonii</i> squirrels (n = 165), captured in the Maratea area and euthanatized with CO<sub>2</sub> according to a population control of invasive species of the Italian Agriculture Ministry project (ex CIPE project) and conferred to the Department of Veterinary Medicine of Bari (Italy). Macroscopic analysis demonstrated heart, lung, and liver congestion, probably due to the euthanasia method, and variable lesions of bowel, liver, and kidney. The microscopically examination showed the presence of lymphocytic infiltration in the lower layers of the bowel, suggesting enteritis. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first systemic report of gross and microscopical anatomopathological lesions in <i>C.</i><i>finlaysonii,</i> in South Italy. The results could be useful to fill a gap of knowledge of this species in Italy.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/10/1771systematic reportinvasive species<i>Callosciurus finlaysonii</i>pathologysouth |
| spellingShingle | Giuseppe Passantino Massimiliano Tursi Cristina Vercelli Ilaria Filippi Nicola Decaro Antonella Tinelli Luciana Valente Rosa Leone Nicola Zizzo Systematic Pathologic Findings Report of <i>Callosciurus finlaysonii</i> (Horsfield, 1823) (Rodentia, Sciuridae) Squirrels from Maratea Area (South Italy) to Investigate Species-Specific Pathologies, Reliability of CO<sub>2</sub> Euthanasia Method, and Possible Use as Environmental Sentinels Animals systematic report invasive species <i>Callosciurus finlaysonii</i> pathology south |
| title | Systematic Pathologic Findings Report of <i>Callosciurus finlaysonii</i> (Horsfield, 1823) (Rodentia, Sciuridae) Squirrels from Maratea Area (South Italy) to Investigate Species-Specific Pathologies, Reliability of CO<sub>2</sub> Euthanasia Method, and Possible Use as Environmental Sentinels |
| title_full | Systematic Pathologic Findings Report of <i>Callosciurus finlaysonii</i> (Horsfield, 1823) (Rodentia, Sciuridae) Squirrels from Maratea Area (South Italy) to Investigate Species-Specific Pathologies, Reliability of CO<sub>2</sub> Euthanasia Method, and Possible Use as Environmental Sentinels |
| title_fullStr | Systematic Pathologic Findings Report of <i>Callosciurus finlaysonii</i> (Horsfield, 1823) (Rodentia, Sciuridae) Squirrels from Maratea Area (South Italy) to Investigate Species-Specific Pathologies, Reliability of CO<sub>2</sub> Euthanasia Method, and Possible Use as Environmental Sentinels |
| title_full_unstemmed | Systematic Pathologic Findings Report of <i>Callosciurus finlaysonii</i> (Horsfield, 1823) (Rodentia, Sciuridae) Squirrels from Maratea Area (South Italy) to Investigate Species-Specific Pathologies, Reliability of CO<sub>2</sub> Euthanasia Method, and Possible Use as Environmental Sentinels |
| title_short | Systematic Pathologic Findings Report of <i>Callosciurus finlaysonii</i> (Horsfield, 1823) (Rodentia, Sciuridae) Squirrels from Maratea Area (South Italy) to Investigate Species-Specific Pathologies, Reliability of CO<sub>2</sub> Euthanasia Method, and Possible Use as Environmental Sentinels |
| title_sort | systematic pathologic findings report of i callosciurus finlaysonii i horsfield 1823 rodentia sciuridae squirrels from maratea area south italy to investigate species specific pathologies reliability of co sub 2 sub euthanasia method and possible use as environmental sentinels |
| topic | systematic report invasive species <i>Callosciurus finlaysonii</i> pathology south |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/10/1771 |
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