Article
Environmental Sciences
Jordan O. Hampton, Mia L. Cobb, Simon D. Toop, Jason S. Flesch, Timothy H. Hyndman
Summary: There is a growing recognition of the threat posed by toxic lead-based ammunition, particularly in hunting dogs. A study conducted in Victoria, Australia, found that blood lead levels in hunting dogs increased significantly during the hunting season, indicating a risk of lead exposure in this context.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Christiaan Willem Brink, Robert Leslie Thomson, Arjun Amar, Marco Girardello, Andrea Santangeli
Summary: The study shows that 22% and 31% of South African commercial farmers used poison over a 1-year and 5-year period, respectively, with hotspots in small stock farming areas. Farmers have a primarily positive attitude towards vultures, and are less likely to use poisons if they frequently encounter vultures on their farm.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Eneko Arrondo, Marina Garcia-Alfonso, Julio Blas, Ainara Cortes-Avizanda, Manuel de la Riva, Travis L. Devault, Wolfgang Fiedler, Andrea Flack, Jose Jimenez, Sergio A. Lambertucci, Antoni Margalida, Pilar Oliva-Vidal, Louis Phipps, Jose Antonio Sanchez-Zapata, Martin Wikelski, Jose Antonio Donazar
Summary: Bird strikes on aircrafts cause significant economic losses and fatalities, requiring in-depth knowledge of bird characteristics and flight behaviors. Studies in Spain show that most incidents occur between general aviation aircrafts and large soaring birds.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Marta Herrero-Villar, Patricia Mateo-Tomas, Ines S. Sanchez-Barbudo, Pablo R. Camarero, Mark A. Taggart, Rafael Mateo
Summary: Veterinary pharmaceuticals, including antibiotics, are emerging contaminants of concern worldwide. Avian scavengers, such as griffon vultures, are exposed to antibiotics through consumption of livestock carcasses. This study found that griffon vultures feeding on livestock carcasses from intensive farming were more exposed to antibiotics than those relying on carcasses from extensive farming or wild animals. Additionally, the study detected quinolones in domestic livestock supplied at feeding stations, highlighting the importance of assessing and managing the risks posed by veterinary pharmaceuticals in carcass disposal for avian scavengers.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Noelie Molbert, Simon Agostini, Fabrice Alliot, Frederic Angelier, Clotilde Biard, Beatriz Decenciere, Mathieu Leroux-Coyau, Alexis Millot, Cecile Ribout, Aurelie Goutte
Summary: The study found that parasite infection can affect the oxidative stress status of fish in response to pollutant exposure, potentially increasing oxidative damage at low concentrations and reducing it at higher concentrations. Antioxidant capacity did not differ significantly in response to parasite infection or PAHs exposure. Additionally, increased PAH levels did not compromise telomere length, body condition, or survival in infected and uninfected fish. This study provides experimental evidence that the outcome of host-parasite interactions can shift from negative to positive as pollutant exposure increases.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
David Nguyen, Tanay Wakhare, Jing Jiao, Kellen Myers, Oyita Udiani, Nina H. Fefferman
Summary: This research investigates the synergy between different seasonal demographic processes and epidemic dynamics in a two-host disease system, revealing the driving factors behind differences in disease burden between hosts and the profound impact of disease introduction timing relative to annual birth cycles on disease dynamics in both host species.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Paolo Varuzza, Marco Lombardini, Valerio Toscano, Felice Argenio, Nicola D'Alessio, Vincenzo Caputo, Vincenzo Veneziano, Alessandro Fioretti
Summary: Wild boar populations in Europe have increased dramatically, but hunting has limited effectiveness in reducing their numbers. This study examines the impact of hunting efforts on hunting rates in collective drive hunts in southern Italy. The results indicate a low hunting rate and suggest that adjusting the hunting calendar and reorganizing collective hunts can improve hunting efficiency.
Article
Ecology
Katherine C. B. Weiss, Austin M. Green, Daniel J. Herrera, Tru M. Hubbard, Christine C. Rega-Brodsky, Maximilian L. Allen
Summary: Identifying the drivers of urban association in wildlife is a challenge in conservation biology. This study investigated the relationship between intraspecific trait variation and urban occupancy in mammal species using camera trap data. The results showed that demographic traits like litter size affected urban association across all species, while other traits had variable and informative relationships across different taxonomic orders. These findings highlight the importance of trait variation in wildlife management and conservation, and provide insights into the species that occupy and adapt to urban environments.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael Mctee, Chris N. Parish, Craig Jourdonnais, Philip Ramsey
Summary: This article examines the impact of bullet construction on animal tissues. The study found that copper bullets can retain over 98% of their weight, while lead bullets only retain between 13-55%. Furthermore, copper bullets demonstrate more consistent expansion, while lead bullets can experience separation between their copper alloy jacket and lead core.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Darragh Hare, Hueseyin Ambarli, Amy J. Dickman, Egil Droge, Mohammad S. Farhidinia, Paul J. Johnson, Munib Khanyari, Rose Mandisodza-Chikerema, Robert A. Montgomery, Chris Sutherland, Hugh Webster, Matthew Wijers
Summary: Trophy hunting is a highly controversial topic in wildlife conservation, with divergent views on its effectiveness and impact. The use of a blanket term for trophy hunting overlooks the variations in hunting practices and reasons behind trophy collection. It is crucial for stakeholders to communicate clearly and specify their stance on different hunting activities.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kim H. Parker, Jacqueline M. Bishop, Laurel E. K. Serieys, Rafael Mateo, Pablo R. Camarero, Gabriella R. M. Leighton
Summary: Urbanisation and associated anthropogenic activities release toxic metals and metalloids into the environment, threatening wildlife and human health. Caracals in Cape Town showed metal and metalloid exposure, with increased risk in urban areas and close to the coast. Metal exposure was linked to health effects such as lower haemoglobin levels and elevated infection-fighting cells. This study highlights the importance of anthropogenic activities as major sources of metal contamination in wildlife, and emphasizes the need for pollution monitoring and biodiversity conservation measures in urban landscapes.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jennifer D. Jones, Kelly M. Proffitt, J. Terrill Paterson, Emily S. Almberg, Julie A. Cunningham, Karen M. Loveless
Summary: Results showed that the proportion of elk using conflict zones can be reduced by hunting, modestly reduced by hazing, and influenced by environmental factors such as snowpack and seasonality. Individual elk were found to stay away from conflict zones longer with the number of hazing events, showing a modest seasonal trend. Management actions such as a combination of hunting and hazing can be effective in influencing elk behavior in conflict areas.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Monica T. Engel, Jerry J. Vaske, Alistair J. Bath
Summary: The study found that despite positive ecological and intrinsic values and attitudes towards seals, they are generally perceived as an abundant species that needs to be lethally controlled, and there is a lack of trust in the government, indicating that an open dialogue is necessary for effective seal management.
Article
Ecology
Wiebke Neumann, Christian Levers, Fredrik Widemo, Navinder J. Singh, Joris P. G. M. Cromsigt, Tobias Kuemmerle
Summary: This study investigated the spatial associations among hunting, agriculture, and forestry in Sweden, identifying typical bundles of co-occurring land uses. The research highlighted the importance of integrating wildlife management into land-use planning and pointed out potential conflicts between wildlife and land use in areas where hunting intensity is out of balance with agriculture or forestry.
ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Francis A. Commercon, Mingxia Zhang, Jennifer N. Solomon
Summary: This study investigates illegal wild bird hunting among Indigenous Dai rubber farmers in southwest China and finds that cultural preferences and social norms, rather than economic or subsistence needs, primarily drive bird hunting and consumption. The findings highlight the importance of considering cultural and social factors in wildlife conservation interventions.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Molly E. Church, Marko Estrada, Christian M. Leutenegger, Florante N. Dela Cruz, Patricia A. Pesavento, Kevin D. Woolard
JOURNAL OF GENERAL VIROLOGY
(2016)
Article
Pathology
Emily P. Mitchell, Molly E. Church, Sarah M. Nemser, Betsy Jean Yakes, Eric R. Evans, Renate Reimschuessel, Karin Lemberger, Peter N. Thompson, Karen A. Terio
VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Pathology
Molly E. Church, Bradley J. Turek, Amy C. Durham
VETERINARY PATHOLOGY
(2019)
Editorial Material
Veterinary Sciences
Roberto J. Palma, William Bush, Molly E. Church, Mathew Paek
JAVMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2019)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Molly E. Church, Sridhar M. Veluvolu, Amy C. Durham, Kevin D. Woolard
VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ONCOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary H. Straub, Molly Church, Elle Glueckert, Janet E. Foley
VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES
(2020)
Article
Pathology
Lucia Minoli, Charles A. Assenmacher, Brona N. Ranieri, James C. Tarrant, Molly E. Church, John G. Trupkiewicz, Enrico Radaelli
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Nail Benallegue, Hania Kebir, Richa Kapoor, Alexis Crockett, Cen Li, Lara Cheslow, Mohamed S. Abdel-Hakeem, James Gesualdi, Miles C. Miller, E. John Wherry, Molly E. Church, M. Andres Blanco, Jorge Alvarez
Summary: The study reveals the previously unrecognized role of the endogenous hedgehog signaling pathway in regulating pathogenic inflammation within the central nervous system. By targeting CD4 T cells and modulating the production of inflammatory cytokines, the hedgehog pathway shows potential as a therapeutic strategy to limit the progression of ongoing neuroinflammation. Systemic administration of a hedgehog agonist after disease onset effectively halts disease progression and reduces neuroinflammation and associated neuropathology.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Chelsea M. del Alcazar, Jennifer A. Mahoney, Katherine Dittrich, Darko Stefanovski, Molly E. Church
Summary: Canine gastrointestinal sarcomas, including leiomyosarcomas (LMSAs) and gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs), were analyzed for histological and clinical characteristics to determine prognostic factors. The study found that lower mitotic counts and complete surgical excision correlated with improved median survival time in patients with GISTs and LMSAs. Additionally, the intensity of c-KIT staining in GIST cases was also associated with survival outcomes.
VETERINARY AND COMPARATIVE ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Molly E. Church, Guadalupe Ceja, Megan McGeehan, Miles C. Miller, Priscilla Farias, Melissa D. Sanchez, Gary P. Swain, Charles-Antoine Assenmacher, Edward G. Stopa, Charles H. Vite, Amit Bar-Or, Jorge Alvarez
Summary: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an idiopathic demyelinating disease characterized by meningeal inflammation and accelerated disease progression. Granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis (GME) in young dogs is proposed as a natural model for studying neuropathological aspects of MS. The meningeal B cell accumulation in GME correlates significantly with cortical demyelination similar to MS, making it a novel model for studying compartmentalized neuroinflammation and associated pathology in progressive MS.
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Wilfried Mai, Emily E. Burke, Jennifer A. Reetz, Silke Hecht, Matthew Paek, Molly E. Church, Stephen R. Werre, Christopher L. Mariani, John F. Griffin, Eric N. Glass
Summary: This study evaluated the accuracy and reliability of high-field MRI in differentiating between meningioma and histiocytic sarcoma, with moderate to substantial interobserver agreement. The study found that certain imaging features such as the location/type of meningeal enhancement and osseous changes were more useful in making a correct diagnosis.
VETERINARY RADIOLOGY & ULTRASOUND
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Bianca Zampieri, Molly E. Church, Koranda Walsh, Elizabeth M. Lennon
Summary: This report presents a case of feline eosinophilic sclerosing lymphadenitis diagnosed outside of the abdominal cavity and associated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Feline eosinophilic sclerosing lymphadenitis should be considered as a differential diagnosis for lymphadenopathy occurring in areas other than the abdominal cavity. It may develop in cats due to a species-specific inflammatory response to chronic bacterial and fungal infections.
JOURNAL OF FELINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY OPEN REPORTS
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
Hania Kebir, Guadalupe Ceja, Miles C. Miller, Cen Li, Michael J. May, Charles H. Vite, Molly E. Church, Roland Grenningloh, Ursula Boschert, Jorge I. Alvarez
Meeting Abstract
Clinical Neurology
Molly Church, Kevin Woolard, Guannan Wang
JOURNAL OF NEUROPATHOLOGY AND EXPERIMENTAL NEUROLOGY
(2020)
Article
Microbiology
Eileen M. Geoghegan, Nicole L. Welch, Michael J. Yabsley, Molly E. Church, Patricia A. Pesavento, Christopher B. Buck
GENOME ANNOUNCEMENTS
(2017)