Assessing welfare risks in unowned unsocialised domestic cats in Denmark based on associations with low body condition score.

Background: Populations of unowned unsocialised cats are present worldwide. Generally, there is concern about their welfare. Low body condition score (BCS) is a potentially relevant indicator that is relatively easy to assess: emaciated cats are likely to have welfare problems while thin cats may be at risk of becoming emaciated.

First description of Onchocerca flexuosa infections in Danish red deer (Cervus elaphus).

The prevalence of Onchocerca infection in wild cervids from Denmark was studied in 119 fallow deer (Dama dama), 123 red deer (Cervus elaphus), 51 roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) and eight sika deer (Cervus Nippon) shot during the hunting season from October 2017 to January 2018 from 18 geographical locations across Denmark. The carcasses were macroscopic checked for nodules, and skin samples were examined for microfilaria. All roe deer, fallow deer and sika deer were negative for Onchocerca, while 30.

Cardiopulmonary nematodes of wild carnivores from Denmark: Do they serve as reservoir hosts for infections in domestic animals?

The cardiopulmonary nematodes and , are a cause of concern in the scientific and veterinary community, potentially causing significant disease in domestic animals. To investigate the potential of wild carnivores as reservoir hosts to these parasites, a total of 1041 animals from seven regions of Denmark were sampled: 476 raccoon dogs (), 367 red foxes (), 123 American mink (), 31 beech martens (), 30 Eurasian otters () and 14 polecats (). Hearts and lungs were collected and examined for cardiopulmonary parasites.

Surveillance of important bacterial and parasitic infections in Danish wild boars (Sus scrofa).

Background: Similar to the situation in other European countries, Danish wild boars may harbour a wide range of pathogens infectious to humans and domestic pigs. Although wild boars must be kept behind fences in Denmark, hunting and consumption of the meat may cause zoonotic transmission. Moreover, most infections of wild boars are transmissible to domestic pigs, which may have important economic consequences.

The prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in mice living in Danish indoor sow herds.

Background: Toxoplasma gondii is found worldwide, and consumption of undercooked meat is considered a significant risk factor for human infections. In Denmark, little is known about the distribution of T. gondii, but a recent study revealed a seroprevalence of 34% in Danish indoor sows.

Prevalence of in Danish wild carnivores.

is a parasitic nematode belonging to the family Capillariidae. The adult parasites reside in the urinary tract of wild and domestic canines. The infection is most often asymptomatic, but can cause a wide range of symptoms including urinary bladder inflammation, pollacisuria, dysuria and hematuria.