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Martí-García B, Priestnall SL, Suárez-Bonnet A. Pathology and causes of death in captive meerkats ( Suricata suricatta). Vet Q 2023; 43:1-9. [PMID: 37140628 DOI: 10.1080/01652176.2023.2211120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Meerkats (Suricata suricatta) are endemic carnivores of southern Africa and, although currently listed as "least concern" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list, there is evidence of a significant decrease in wild populations mainly attributed to effects of climate change. Little is known about diseases associated with mortality in captive meerkats. AIM To characterise macroscopic and microscopic lesions that accounted for the death or euthanasia in a series of captive meerkats. MATERIAL AND METHODS Eight captive meerkats submitted for post-mortem examination between 2018 and 2022. RESULTS Three animals died unexpectedly without clinical signs, 2 exhibited neurological signs, 2 collapsed after con-specific fighting and 1 showed gastrointestinal signs. Common pathological findings of this study that may be related to the death of captive meerkats included foreign bodies (trichobezoars or plastic materials) within the alimentary tract, traumatic penetrating injuries or starvation associated with abnormal social behaviours (bullying and con-specific attacks), verminous pneumonia and systemic atherosclerosis. Common incidental findings included pulmonary edema and congestion, cholesterol granulomas, pulmonary adenomas and vertebral spondylosis. CONCLUSIONS Non-infectious diseases outreach infectious diseases as causes of mortality in captive meerkats including, foreign bodies within the alimentary tract, con-specific attacks and systemic atherosclerosis, which is described for the first time. These data should raise concern about appropriate husbandry (e.g. environmental enrichment, cleaning of facilities and diet formulation) by zookeepers and emphasise the need for further study of meerkat mortality in both captive and wild populations.
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- Bernat Martí-García
- Pathobiology & Population Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, AL9 7TA
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- Pathobiology & Population Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, AL9 7TA
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- Pathobiology & Population Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, AL9 7TA
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Church ME, Terio KA, Keel MK. Procyonidae, Viverridae, Hyenidae, Herpestidae, Eupleridae, and Prionodontidae. PATHOLOGY OF WILDLIFE AND ZOO ANIMALS 2018. [PMCID: PMC7148636 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-805306-5.00012-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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This chapter covers the diseases and pathology of multiple taxonomic groups within the order Carnivora including Procyonidae several of the Feliformia carnivores. The overwhelming majority of knowledge about disease pathogenesis for these species is biased toward raccoons and concern for disease spread to humans and companion animals. Procyonids and feliform carnivores are ubiquitous in their environments and share habitat and environmental resources with other nondomestic and domestic carnivores and humans. As reservoirs for a number of important multispecies or zoonotic pathogens, surveys for pathogens that may be harbored or vectored by several of the species in this chapter, for example, raccoons (e.g., canine distemper virus, rabies, and leptospirosis) and civets (e.g., SARS coronavirus), have been active areas of investigation. Unfortunately, less research has focused on the potential effects of these pathogens on their hosts.
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Doria-Torra G, Martínez J, Domingo M, Vidaña B, Isidoro-Ayza M, Casanova MI, Vidal E. Liposarcoma in animals: literature review and case report in a domestic pig (Sus scrofa). J Vet Diagn Invest 2015; 27:196-202. [PMID: 25613042 DOI: 10.1177/1040638714567190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Liposarcomas are malignant tumors of adipocytes. The current report describes a liposarcoma in a 2.5-year-old, mixed-breed commercial sow that was detected during meat inspection. On gross examination, a firm, whitish, multinodular, 20 cm ×10 cm mass was observed in the perirenal area along with smaller nodules multifocally scattered within the renal parenchyma. Histological examination revealed an anaplastic sarcoma with clear intracytoplasmic lipidic vacuoles that were positive for Sudan black staining. Most of the cells were also positive for S100 and vimentin immunohistochemistry. Based on these results, a diagnosis of a perirenal liposarcoma was established. To the authors' knowledge, no previous reports of liposarcomas in pigs have been published. This report also includes a review of the literature published on animal liposarcomas.
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- Georgina Doria-Torra
- Departament de Sanitat i Anatomia Animals (Doria-Torra, Martínez, Domingo, Vidaña, Isidoro-Ayza, Casanova), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainServei de Diagnòstic de Patologia Veterinària (Doria-Torra, Martínez, Domingo, Isidoro-Ayza, Casanova), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainCentre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal, UAB-IRTA, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain (Martínez, Domingo, Vidaña, Vidal)
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- Departament de Sanitat i Anatomia Animals (Doria-Torra, Martínez, Domingo, Vidaña, Isidoro-Ayza, Casanova), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainServei de Diagnòstic de Patologia Veterinària (Doria-Torra, Martínez, Domingo, Isidoro-Ayza, Casanova), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainCentre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal, UAB-IRTA, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain (Martínez, Domingo, Vidaña, Vidal)
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- Departament de Sanitat i Anatomia Animals (Doria-Torra, Martínez, Domingo, Vidaña, Isidoro-Ayza, Casanova), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainServei de Diagnòstic de Patologia Veterinària (Doria-Torra, Martínez, Domingo, Isidoro-Ayza, Casanova), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainCentre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal, UAB-IRTA, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain (Martínez, Domingo, Vidaña, Vidal)
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- Departament de Sanitat i Anatomia Animals (Doria-Torra, Martínez, Domingo, Vidaña, Isidoro-Ayza, Casanova), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainServei de Diagnòstic de Patologia Veterinària (Doria-Torra, Martínez, Domingo, Isidoro-Ayza, Casanova), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainCentre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal, UAB-IRTA, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain (Martínez, Domingo, Vidaña, Vidal)
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- Departament de Sanitat i Anatomia Animals (Doria-Torra, Martínez, Domingo, Vidaña, Isidoro-Ayza, Casanova), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainServei de Diagnòstic de Patologia Veterinària (Doria-Torra, Martínez, Domingo, Isidoro-Ayza, Casanova), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainCentre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal, UAB-IRTA, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain (Martínez, Domingo, Vidaña, Vidal)
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- Departament de Sanitat i Anatomia Animals (Doria-Torra, Martínez, Domingo, Vidaña, Isidoro-Ayza, Casanova), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainServei de Diagnòstic de Patologia Veterinària (Doria-Torra, Martínez, Domingo, Isidoro-Ayza, Casanova), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainCentre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal, UAB-IRTA, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain (Martínez, Domingo, Vidaña, Vidal)
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- Departament de Sanitat i Anatomia Animals (Doria-Torra, Martínez, Domingo, Vidaña, Isidoro-Ayza, Casanova), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainServei de Diagnòstic de Patologia Veterinària (Doria-Torra, Martínez, Domingo, Isidoro-Ayza, Casanova), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainUniversitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainCentre de Recerca en Sanitat Animal, UAB-IRTA, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain (Martínez, Domingo, Vidaña, Vidal)
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