Publications by authors named "Ana Paula Gering"
Tick and flea infestations in captive Tapirus terrestris and Tapirus kabomani (Perissodactyla: Tapiridae) in the Brazilian Amazon.
Ticks Tick Borne Dis
November 2023
The present study aimed to identify tick and flea species infesting captive tapirs (Tapirus terrestris and Tapirus kabomani) in the Brazilian Amazon. Ectoparasites were collected from tapirs chemically restrained in Zoo-botanical Parks, breeding facilities, conservationists and, environmental compensation areas in the states of Amapá, Amazonas, and Pará. After collection, the tick and flea specimens were placed in plastic pots containing isopropanol and identified according to dichotomous keys.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffect of age and sex in renal function by ultrasound and serum chemistry in two primate species (Alouatta caraya and Sapajus apella).
J Med Primatol
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- Comparative studies in nonhuman primates reveal differences in kidney growth and aging, which can provide insights into species-specific health patterns.
- The research involved 42 monkeys (21 Alouatta caraya and 21 Sapajus apella) where factors like age and sex were analyzed through tests such as ultrasounds and blood measurements.
- Findings indicate A. caraya experiences faster aging, while S. apella has a higher relative kidney volume, hinting at different metabolic needs between the two species.*
The objective of this study was to detect natural Theileria equi infection in captive tapirs (Tapirus terrestris) in the Brazilian Amazon. Samples from 19 captive tapirs were collected from zoological and botanical gardens and conservation parks in the Pará (n = 18) and Amazonas (n = 1) states. Whole-blood samples were collected for subsequent screening of T.
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