Publications by authors named "Katrin Bisterfeld"

Background: For several decades, the European wildcat (Felis silvestris) has gradually been returning to the forests of Germany, mainly in the central and southwestern regions. To increase the knowledge about this threatened species, the endoparasite status of dead found specimens from Germany was surveyed.

Methods: A total of 118 wildcats were examined for endoparasites in peritoneal organs and skeletal muscles.

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Article Synopsis
  • Understanding the role of parasites in wildlife conservation is essential, yet studying ectoparasites in elusive species like the European wildcat poses challenges, particularly with live animals.
  • In a study involving 131 deceased wildcats in Germany, a significant 84% were found infested with ectoparasites, with ticks being the most common, affecting 72.5% of the specimens.
  • Despite the variety of ectoparasites identified, including fleas and mites, the overall health of the wildcats appeared unimpaired, suggesting that these infestations may not have a major negative impact on their populations.
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Background: In the last years, research on feline cardio-pulmonary parasites has considerably increased in Europe. Not only domestic cats (Felis catus), but also European wildcats (Felis silvestris) can serve as definitive hosts for these nematodes. The F.

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Feline troglostrongylosis caused by is increasingly reported in European countries. Although the disease can be severe and potentially life-threatening, especially in kittens and young cats, effective treatment options are still limited. Two administrations of emodepside 2 weeks apart have shown promising results for the treatment of infection in single cases and in a field trial.

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Background: Parasitic bronchopneumonia in domestic cats in Europe, which can manifest with moderate to severe clinical signs, is frequently caused by Troglostrongylus brevior. Data on epizootiological and clinical relevance of cat troglostrongylosis have been published in the last decade but treatment options are still limited. Promising effectiveness data have been generated from clinical cases and field trials for a spot-on formulation containing 1% w/v moxidectin and 10% w/v imidacloprid (Advocate, Elanco Animal Health).

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