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Parasitology
Jane Lamb, Emma Doyle, Jamie Barwick, Michael Chambers, Lewis Kahn
Summary: The survey found that fallow deer are susceptible to liver fluke infections, especially in parasitic habitat. Deer with active infections had low fluke burdens and the ability to resolve infections within fibrotic capsules.
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Elke Wenting, Henk Siepel, Melanie Christerus, Patrick A. Jansen
Summary: This study investigated the ionomic variation in Fallow deer and found differences in mineral and trace elemental composition of the body among individuals, which may be related to age and sex. The results showed that concentrations of ecotoxic elements increase with age, ionomic variation is lower among young individuals, and reproductive females have the lowest concentrations of essential elements.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Akbar Dastjerdi, Tobias Floyd, Vanessa Swinson, Hannah Davies, Andrew Barber, Alan Wight
Summary: This study reports the co-infection of PIV-3 and CoV in fallow deer for the first time, and their association with fatal pneumonia, predominantly caused by PIV-3.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Orsolya Krisztina Zorkoczy, Orsolya Turi, Zsombor Wagenhoffer, Laszlo Ozsvari, Pal Lehotzky, Zsolt Padar, Petra Zenke
Summary: Monitoring and maintaining genetic diversity is crucial for species conservation. A study developed a panel of 14 polymorphic tetranucleotide microsatellite markers for testing genetic diversity in fallow deer. These markers can potentiall enable key individualization in wildlife and population genetics.
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Forestry
Yasin Unal, Ozdemir Senturk, Ali Kavgaci, Halil Suel, Serkan Gulsoy, Idris Ogurlu
Summary: The Duzlercami Wildlife Reserve Area is the last natural habitat of fallow deer in the world, with the geographical range of the species confined to this area in Antalya, Turkey. A detailed habitat investigation was conducted to study the habitat suitability and utilization of fallow deer, resulting in the drafting of a habitat protection map. Recommendations were developed to ensure the sustainability of habitats for fallow deer populations in Turkey, including closing human access to certain protected areas and reintroducing the species to other potential habitats.
JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bawan Amin, Laura Verbeek, Amy Haigh, Laura L. L. Griffin, Simone Ciuti
Summary: Recent debate has looked into whether individual personality mainly reflects differences in resource allocation or resource acquisition. This study on fallow deer juveniles found that bolder individuals do not seem to have a survival cost and that physiological response at capture is linked to early-life survival.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ursa Jakopin, Maja Prevolnik Povse, Janko Skok
Summary: The study investigated the behavior of fallow deer after the introduction of novel objects. Results showed that the presence of novel objects reduced time spent in the foraging area and increased vigilance in fallow deer.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Marta Odyniec, Agata Bancerz-Kisiel
Summary: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of potentially human-pathogenic Y. enterocolitica and Y. pseudotuberculosis strains in free-living and farmed fallow deer, and evaluate their sensitivity to chemotherapeutics. The results indicated that multiple drug-resistant Y. enterocolitica strains can be carried by fallow deer, which raises serious concerns regarding the consumption of fallow deer meat.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
R. B. Jackson, D. J. Kennedy, E. S. G. Sergeant
Summary: In 2012, a study found that wild adult fallow deer shot on or near infected properties in northern-central Tasmania did not show visible lesions of Johne's disease. The study demonstrated a 95% confidence level of detecting the disease in this deer population if 10% or more of the animals were shedding Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in their feces, or if 21% or more of the animals were sub-clinically infected.
AUSTRALIAN VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sylwia Czurgiel, Zofia Antoszkiewicz, Magdalena Mazur-Kusnirek, Marek Bogdaszewski
Summary: This study analyzed the chemical composition and contents of beta-carotene, tocopherols and retinol in the longissimus dorsi (LD) muscles and livers of fallow deer. The results showed that the inclusion of different concentrates in the feed had no influence on the proximate chemical compositions of the livers or LD muscles of fallow deer, but significantly affected the retinol content.
Article
Zoology
Alexis Marchesini, Cristiano Vernesi, Andrea Gandolfi, Marco Masseti
Summary: Genetic data are essential in understanding the evolutionary history of species and guiding conservation strategies. Through a critical evaluation of each step in conservation genetics studies, including sampling strategies and analytical methods, researchers can ensure reproducibility and accuracy in their results. In a re-analysis of data from a previous study, it was found that the genetic makeup of European fallow deer likely comes from human-mediated translocations rather than glacial refugia, contradicting previous findings.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Y. Shilo-Benjamini, B. Zafrir, N. Avni-Magen
Summary: The combination of etorphine and medetomidine for immobilization of Persian fallow deer resulted in a fast induction and excellent recovery, but fair immobilization quality with risk of hypoxemia. Further research on different anesthetic combinations is recommended to improve immobilization quality.
ISRAEL JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Zoology
Bruno Esattore, Laura Saggiomo, Marco Sensi, Vanessa Francia, Marco Cherin
Summary: This study provides a review of the global distribution of fallow deer (Dama dama) and their feeding preferences. The findings show that the distribution of the species is only partially documented, mainly in Europe, with outdated and inaccurate sources elsewhere. The species has a wide range of food preferences depending on resource availability. The most common research topics related to fallow deer include their association with other cervid species, their role as farmed or game species, and diseases and parasites affecting them.
Article
Anthropology
Jan van der Made, Juan Jose Rodriguez-Alba, Juan Antonio Martos, Jesus Gamarra, Susana Rubio-Jara, Joaquin Panera, Jose Yravedra
Summary: We describe fossils of a new species of fallow deer, Dama celiae. The fossils are from the Manzanares river terrace, which also yielded fossils of other deer species such as Megaloceros matritensis and Haploidoceros. The presence of multiple rare deer species in this valley suggests either a unique environment or a lack of knowledge about fossil deer records. The fossils of Dama celiae were found along with Acheulean lithic assemblages, indicating their contemporaneity with Neanderthals and their potential consumption by them.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Ellen M. Candler, Stotra Chakrabarti, William J. Severud, Joseph K. Bump
Summary: Recolonization of predators to their former ranges is becoming more common. We investigated the response of white-tailed deer populations with different levels of exposure to wolves to wolf olfactory cues. We found that habitat conditions influenced deer vigilance, rather than the presence of wolf olfactory cues.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Behavioral Sciences
Cecilia M. Muthoka, Henrik Andren, Justin Nyaga, Evelina Augustsson, Petter Kjellander
Summary: The wild boar population in Southern and Central Sweden has rapidly increased in the past two decades, causing severe damages to agricultural fields. This study evaluates the impact of feeding stations on the selection of habitats and crop types by wild boars. The results suggest that feeding stations have a negative influence on the selection of different habitats and crops.
ETHOLOGY ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nadia Maaroufi, Astrid R. Taylor, Roswitha B. Ehnes, Henrik Andren, Petter Kjellander, Christer Bjorkman, Thomas Katterer, Maartje J. Klapwijk
Summary: In recent years, wild boar populations have expanded northwards and settled in boreal forests. The impact of wild boar rooting on soil organisms remains poorly understood. This study found that both natural and simulated rooting resulted in a decrease in adult soil mite abundance, while juvenile abundance and the proportion of adults and juveniles were not affected. The colonization of wild boars in boreal forests has negative effects on soil decomposers, potentially affecting ecosystem processes.
ROYAL SOCIETY OPEN SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
Peter Halvarsson, Paulius Baltrusis, Petter Kjellander, Johan Hoglund
Summary: By investigating the community structure of parasitic intestinal nematodes in four wildlife hosts in Sweden, this study found that the majority of identified parasite species were specific to wildlife. The potential for cross-infections of nematodes between wildlife and domestic sheep appears to be relatively low, although not completely negligible.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Peter Sunde, Felix Boecker, Geir Rune Rauset, Petter Kjellander, Monika Chrenkova, Trine Munck Skovdal, Suzanne van Beeck Calkoen, Martin Mayer, Marco Heurich
Summary: This study investigated the antipredator responses of two herbivore species and one mesopredator to predation risk imposed by lynx and wolf. The results showed that roe deer avoided lynx urine, hares did not significantly avoid predator urine, and red foxes were attracted to lynx urine in sympatric situations. These findings generally supported the hypothesis of predator avoidance by herbivores and attraction combined with increased vigilance of mesopredators.
Article
Microbiology
Giulia Chiappa, Matteo Perini, Alessandra Cafiso, Riccardo Nodari, Peter Wilhelmsson, Per-Eric Lindgren, Anna Omazic, Karin Ullman, Sara Moutailler, Petter Kjellander, Chiara Bazzocchi, Giulio Grandi
Summary: This study established three species-specific PCR protocols using a comparative genomics approach to detect and identify three common human pathogenic Lyme Borrelia species in Europe. The protocols were validated on tick samples, showing high accuracy and precision.
Article
Ecology
Katarina Elofsson, Matthew Hiron, Ineta Kacergyte, Tomas Part
Summary: The aim of this study is to compare national and regional policy schemes for ecological compensation using exploited inland wetlands as an example. The researchers developed an empirical programming model to analyze the cost-effectiveness of wetland management with consideration for spatial differentiation and wetland heterogeneity. The results show that regional schemes are more expensive but can contribute to higher risk-adjusted biodiversity levels at the national level.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Economics
Bahre Gebru, Katarina Elofsson
Summary: This study examines the impact of local forest conditions on households' choice of energy source. The results indicate that households in vegetated areas are less likely to rely on dirty biobased fuels and more likely to use mixed fuels compared to those in non-vegetated areas. A larger forest stock is associated with lower use of firewood than charcoal. The findings suggest that policies for forest conservation and enhanced forest property rights may need to be adjusted to ensure households' access to forest-based fuels.
Article
Ecology
Manisha Bhardwaj, Denice Lodnert, Mattias Olsson, Aina Winsvold, Svein Morten Eilertsen, Petter Kjellander, Andreas Seiler
Summary: The study found that acoustic stimuli can affect the behavior of moose. Moose were more likely to leave the site when exposed to hunting-related acoustic stimuli and spent more time vigilant and less time feeding if they stayed. However, the reactions towards threatening and nonthreatening stimuli were not as distinct as expected.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lene Jung Kjaer, Magnus Johansson, Per-Eric Lindgren, Naveed Asghar, Peter Wilhelmsson, Hans Fredlund, Madeleine Christensson, Amelie Wallenhammar, Rene Bodker, Gunlog Rasmussen, Petter Kjellander
Summary: The incidence of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) has been increasing in orebro County, south-central Sweden, but the reasons behind this trend are not well understood. This study analyzed TBE human case data, tick abundance, and environmental factors in different postal codes within the county to identify spatial patterns and potential drivers of TBE. The results showed a significant increase in TBE incidence in orebro County, with hotspots in the southern and northern parts and a cold spot in the central part. However, the models used had limited explanatory power for the observed pattern.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Economics
Julian E. Lozano, Katarina Elofsson, Yves Surry, George Marbuah
Summary: The benefits and costs of wildlife depend on the spatial overlap between animal populations and human economic and recreational activities. Using a production function approach with dynamic spatial panel data models, this study examines the effects of human hunting and carnivore predation pressure on the value of ungulate game harvests. The results indicate dynamic spatial dependence in the harvests of roe deer and wild boar, but not in those of moose, likely due to harvesting quotas. Spatial effects reduce the impact of lynx on roe deer harvesting values by 75%. The spatial analysis confirms the success of policymakers' efforts to reduce wild boar populations through increased hunting, which is only evident when considering spatial effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL & RESOURCE ECONOMICS
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Axel Don, Felix Seidel, Jens Leifeld, Thomas Katterer, Manuel Martin, Sylvain Pellerin, David Emde, Daria Seitz, Claire Chenu
Summary: Carbon sequestration is the removal of carbon from the atmosphere and storage in soils, which is important for mitigating climate change. However, the term is often used misleadingly, leading to exaggerated expectations. While soils have the potential to absorb carbon, many are experiencing continuous loss, highlighting the need for accurate terminology to distinguish different processes.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Petter Kjellander, Ulrika A. Bergvall, Jan Chirico, Karin Ullman, Madeleine Christensson, Per-Eric Lindgren
Summary: This study found that ticks are active and parasitize roe deer during winter in Sweden. The main weather factors regulating tick winter activity were temperature and precipitation.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Juan Pablo Almeida, Lorenzo Menichetti, Alf Ekblad, Nicholas P. Rosenstock, Hakan Wallander
Summary: EMF production is affected by phosphorus limitation and nitrogen deposition in forests. P fertilization reduces EMF production, while P-rich patches enhance it. Seasonality also affects EMF production.
Article
Ecology
Niel Verbrigghe, Niki I. W. Leblans, Bjarni D. Sigurdsson, Sara Vicca, Chao Fang, Lucia Fuchslueger, Jennifer L. Soong, James T. Weedon, Christopher Poeplau, Cristina Ariza-Carricondo, Michael Bahn, Bertrand Guenet, Per Gundersen, Gunnhildur E. Gunnarsdottir, Thomas Kaetterer, Zhanfeng Liu, Marja Maljanen, Sara Maranon-Jimenez, Kathiravan Meeran, Edda S. Oddsdottir, Ivika Ostonen, Josep Penuelas, Andreas Richter, Jordi Sardans, Pall Sigurthsson, Margaret S. Torn, Peter M. Van Bodegom, Erik Verbruggen, Tom W. N. Walker, Hakan Wallander, Ivan A. Janssens
Summary: Global warming may lead to carbon transfers from soils to the atmosphere, but the effect on subsoils is uncertain. An experiment in subarctic grasslands showed that soil organic carbon stocks decline with warming, with most reduction occurring within the first 5 years. Continued warming no longer reduced carbon stocks. The loss of carbon was mainly observed in the topsoil, while the subsoil showed conservation of carbon stocks. These depth-dependent warming responses highlight the importance of vertical resolution in accurately predicting future soil organic carbon stocks.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kajsa Henryson, Katharina H. E. Meurer, Martin A. Bolinder, Thomas Katterer, Pernilla Tidaker
Summary: This study used data from a Swedish soil monitoring program and farm census to analyze the changes in soil organic carbon (SOC) concentrations and stocks on dairy farms compared with other farm types. The results showed that small changes in SOC can have a significant impact on the climate footprint of milk.