Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yongchao Jin, Weiyao Kong, Hong Yan, Guangdao Bao, Ting Liu, Qiongfang Ma, Xinhai Li, Hongfei Zou, Minghai Zhang
Summary: The study focused on the spatial distribution of wild boar damage risk in Hunchun, China, an important area for the Siberian Tiger. By analyzing various spatial factors, the study identified key variables influencing damage risk and proposed prevention strategies based on different management goals.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Caterina Altissimi, Clara Noe-Nordberg, David Ranucci, Peter Paulsen
Summary: Wild boars can carry various foodborne pathogens, posing a risk to food safety. Although the prevalence of pathogens on wild boar meat varies, their transmission through the food chain remains a significant concern. It is recommended to strengthen the evaluation of current game meat inspection and food safety management systems.
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Environmental Sciences
Raquel Castillo-Contreras, Gregorio Mentaberre, Xavier Fernandez Aguilar, Carles Conejero, Andreu Colom-Cadena, Arian Raez-Bravo, Carlos Gonzalez-Crespo, Johan Espunyes, Santiago Lavin, Jorge R. Lopez-Olvera
Summary: The study investigated the impact of urbanisation on wild boars, showing that urban wild boars have larger body size, higher body mass, better body condition, and different serum metabolite concentrations compared to non-urban wild boars. Urban wild boars also consumed food from anthropogenic origin more frequently. These results suggest that urbanisation can induce adaptive changes in morphology and physiology in wild boars.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Oliver Keuling, Egbert Strauss, Ursula Siebert
Summary: High wild boar population densities can result in human-wildlife conflicts, necessitating a better understanding of both wildlife biology and human attitudes for effective wildlife management. In Lower Saxony, Germany, hunting methods vary but single hunt and drive hunts are common, with private hunting being crucial for wild boar management. Recommendations include promoting more efficient hunting methods and establishing administrative wildlife managers for coordination in the future.
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Environmental Sciences
Joana Colomer, Carme Rosell, Jose Domingo Rodriguez-Teijeiro, Giovanna Massei
Summary: The study found that a 'reserve effect' occurs in natural reserves where hunting is not allowed, with an increase in wild boar numbers following hunting in surrounding areas. Occasional drive hunts within reserves effectively reduce the number of individuals and disrupt wild boar social organization by decreasing group sizes. Targeting refuge areas can be effective for population control and disease management strategies.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Kanchan Thapa, Sabita Malla, Samundra Ambuhang Subba, Gokarna Jung Thapa, Babu Ram Lamichhane, Naresh Subedi, Maheshwar Dhakal, Krishna Prasad Acharya, Madhuri Karki Thapa, Pramod Neupane, Shashank Poudel, Shiv Raj Bhatta, Shant Raj Jnawali, Marcella J. Kelly
Summary: This study used multi-season occupancy models to analyze the distribution of leopards in the Terai Arc Landscape of Nepal, and found negative impacts on leopard detection and occupancy rates from factors such as deforestation, roads, and co-occurrence with tigers. The study also pointed out that leopards and tigers are regulated by habitat availability and prey index when coexisting, and suggested that conservation measures should focus on preventing loss of critical habitat and promoting human-leopard coexistence.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tahir Ali Rather, Sharad Kumar, Jamal Ahmad Khan
Summary: This study utilized the SECR framework to estimate the density of tigers and leopards, finding that leopard density is influenced by road density, terrain ruggedness, and habitat type, while tiger density is affected by the mix of cropland and natural vegetation. The results support the idea that large carnivores can maintain moderate densities in human-dominated regions and highlight the necessity of maintaining wild prey around protected areas for the survival of large and endangered carnivores in buffer zones.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Pritha Datta, Dil Bahadur Rahut, Bhagirath Behera, Tetsushi Sonobe
Summary: The coexistence of humans and wildlife is crucial for the conservation of endangered species, but it often leads to conflicts and negative attitudes towards predators. This study surveyed forest villagers in India's Buxa Tiger Reserve and found predominant positive attitudes towards leopard and tiger conservation. The findings suggest the need for gender-specific approaches, alternative livelihoods, awareness campaigns, and spatial planning to bolster their conservation efforts.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
M. F. Peruzy, N. Murru, G. Smaldone, Y. T. R. Proroga, D. Cristiano, A. Fioretti, A. Anastasio
Summary: The study found that carcasses collected from registered premises had more satisfactory mesophilic counts compared to those collected from non-registered premises, while the Enterobacteriaceae counts were similar. The jowl and belly of wild boar carcasses showed the highest contamination levels, and pathogenic E. coli was detected in a high percentage of carcasses. The quality of meat obtained from private domestic slaughter may be lower, requiring further research.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michaela Masilkova, Milos Jezek, Vaclav Silovsky, Monika Faltusova, Jan Rohla, Tomas Kusta, Hynek Burda
Summary: The study reveals that wild boars exhibit prosocial behavior and are capable of helping others, potentially influenced by factors such as empathy, learning, and social facilitation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kaori Murase, Ryosuke Niwamoto, Junpei Horie, Joe Murase, Masae Saito, Yuuji Kodera, Kei Okuda, Masaaki Koganezawa, Toshiyuki Sato
Summary: This study compared the DNA of wild boar in Fukushima prefecture before and after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident. The results showed significant changes in the microsatellite composition after the nuclear accident, while no significant differences were found in the mitochondrial DNA. This suggests that the change in microsatellites was due to instability rather than migration from other areas.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
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Biology
Kevin Morelle, Jose Angel Barasona, Jaime Bosch, Georg Heine, Andreas Daim, Janosch Arnold, Toralf Bauch, Aleksandra Kosowska, Estefania Cadenas-Fernandez, Marta Martinez Aviles, Daniel Zuniga, Martin Wikelski, Jose Manuel Vizcaino-Sanchez, Kamran Safi
Summary: Researchers found that using accelerometer sensors can detect changes in activity patterns and behavioral fingerprints of wild boars infected with African swine fever, allowing for early detection of the disease. This is crucial for timely surveillance and control of animal infections.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiana Gonzalez-Gomez, Noelia Cambeiro-Perez, Maria Figueiredo-Gonzalez, Elena Martinez-Carballo
Summary: The study assessed the exposure and bioaccumulation of organic pollutants in wild boars using liver and hair samples, finding distribution patterns of different pollutants in the samples. Significant correlations between concentrations of various organic pollutants and socio-demographic characteristics were observed. The data showed complementary information provided by both biological samples.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Enrica Sozzi, Davide Lelli, Ilaria Barbieri, Chiara Chiapponi, Ana Moreno, Tiziana Trogu, Giovanni Tosi, Antonio Lavazza
Summary: In this study, a paramyxovirus was identified in a sample from a wild boar carcass imported from Australia in 2004. The virus showed antigenic and morphological similarities with other members of the Paramyxoviridae family. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the virus belonged to genotype A of bovine parainfluenza virus type 3 (BPIV-3) and was closely related to two swine paramyxoviruses (SPMV) isolated from encephalitic pigs in the United States. The high sequence identity to a bovine respirovirus suggests potential cross-species transmission from cattle to wild boars.
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Ecology
Sang-Hee Lee, Cheol-Min Park
Summary: This study built an individual-based model to examine the effects of heterogeneous landscapes and the interactions between wild boars and hunters on population control. The simulation results showed that randomness had a positive impact on population size, while other variables had negative effects.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Gbolabo O. Onasanya, George M. Msalya, Aranganoor K. Thiruvenkadan, Chirukandoth Sreekumar, Gopalan K. Tirumurugaan, Timothy M. Sanni, John S. Decampos, Samuel A. Amusan, Olajide Olowofeso, Adeboye O. Fafiolu, Moses Okpeku, Abdulmojeed Yakubu, Christian O. Ikeobi
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2020)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kaustubh Bhave, Thilak Pon Jawahar Koilpillai, Venkataramanan Ragothaman, Shivaji Sontakke, Gautami Joshi, Vincent Ducrocq
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
V Arthy, R. Venkataramanan, S. N. Sivaselvam, C. Sreekumar, D. Balasubramanyam
SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
S. Gowrishankar, Bhaskaran Ravi Latha, C. Sreekumar, V Leela
Summary: The study introduced a solar tick trap that attracts ticks using pheromones and kills them by electrocution to control different stages of ticks in kennels. Results showed that assembly pheromone (AP) had a higher attraction towards ticks compared to other pheromones.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2021)
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Entomology
S. Gowrishankar, Bhaskaran Ravi Latha, C. Sreekumar, V Leela
Summary: Ticks are important vectors of pathogens affecting animals and humans, and controlling them is crucial in medical and veterinary practice. The study showed that pheromones encapsulated in calcium alginate beads attracted different stages of dog ticks effectively, providing a potential alternative method for integrated pest management. Statistical analysis demonstrated a significant difference in attraction levels of engorged and questing stages of ticks to the pheromones in the trap.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ACAROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Vrinda Ambike, R. Venkataramanan, S. M. K. Karthickeyan, K. G. Tirumurugaan
Summary: A meta-analysis was conducted to combine the estimates of genetic parameters for growth traits in sheep from the tropics. The study found that direct heritability increased with age while maternal and common environmental effects decreased with age. Non-genetic factors such as distance from the equator were also found to significantly affect heritability traits.
SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kaustubh Bhave, Thilak Pon Jawahar Koilpillai, Yuvraj Gaundare, Tejashree Shirsath, Vinod Potdar, Marimuthu Swaminathan, Jayant Khadse, Venkataramanan Ragothaman
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of genetic and non-genetic factors on the conception rate of frozen semen bulls. The findings suggest that management factors have a greater influence on conception rate compared to genetic factors. The fertility-related information obtained from this study, based on data from different villages in India, is valuable for decision-making in breeding policies.
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
P. Ganapathi, R. Venkataramanan, Vrinda B. Ambike, R. Subash
Summary: This study examined milk yield and composition traits of Bargur cattle in a farmers' production system. Factors such as season, year, parity, stage of lactation, and days from calving were found to significantly affect the milk traits. The breed showed stable fat and SNF levels throughout lactation, but had lower persistency compared to other dairy breeds.
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
P. Ramajayan, S. N. Sivaselvam, S. M. K. Karthickeyan, R. Venkataramanan, A. Gopinathan, K. Kulasekar
INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
R. Anil Kumar, N. Prema, R. Venkataramanan, R. Prabhakar
Summary: The study showed that elite ewes had significantly higher body weight at 6, 9, and 12 months of age, with elite Sandyno lambs weighing significantly higher than elite Nilagiri lambs at all stages. Additionally, the average daily weight gain was higher in elite lambs, and the survivability of twin lambs born to elite ewes was significantly higher.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
R. Venkataramanan
Summary: The variability in growth traits allows for improvement through selection and breeding, with random regression models suitable for modeling growth curves without strict assumptions about variances and correlations. RRM can estimate variance components and genetic parameters at any point along the growth curve, making it suitable for uneven growth data and varying age points in group breeding schemes and field performance recording systems.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
K. G. Bhave, K. Thilak Pon Jawahar, P. Kumarasamy, T. Sivakumar, C. Joseph, R. Jadhav, J. Khadse, R. Venkataramanan
Summary: The study analyzed semen data from 60 bulls of 10 indigenous cattle breeds to investigate the effect of different management and environmental factors on semen production traits. Results showed that semen production traits were significantly affected by various factors, providing valuable insights for suggesting appropriate breeding and management plans.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vijayalingam Thavasi Alagan, Rajesh Nakulan Vatsala, Ilavarasan Sagadevan, Vairamuthu Subbiah, Venkataramanan Ragothaman
BENI-SUEF UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF BASIC AND APPLIED SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
K. G. Bhave, K. Thilak Pon Jawahar, P. Kumarasamy, T. Sivakumar, C. Joseph, T. Shirsath, P. Deshmukh, R. Venkataramanan