Publications by authors named "Sylvie Laidebeure"
Article Synopsis
- - A 16-year-old male Guinea baboon was examined for weakness and wet fur, which had persisted for a week.
- - The diagnosis revealed a pyothorax caused by the bacteria Streptococcus anginosus.
- - Treatment involved surgery and antibiotics, leading to successful recovery as confirmed by imaging and C-reactive protein tests.
Vet Res Commun
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Aspergillosis is a significant health threat for captive penguins, notably caused by airborne spores from Aspergillus molds, leading to treatment challenges and delayed diagnoses.
- - A study in a Paris zoo investigated the exposure risks to Aspergillus for Humboldt penguins, checking both environmental samples and non-invasive clinical samples over several months.
- - Results showed a high presence of Aspergillus strains, mainly A. fumigatus, in the environment, but identified only one azole-resistant strain, suggesting a low prevalence of resistance possibly due to the urban setting of the zoo.
J Zoo Wildl Med
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- Very limited research exists on chemical contraception for elasmobranchs (sharks and rays), leading to an experimental study on male stingrays in two zoological institutions.
- Eight stingrays received treatments of deslorelin acetate implants or a gonadotropin-releasing hormone vaccine, while two were left untreated as controls, and health checks were conducted over nearly two years.
- Results indicated that these contraceptive methods did not significantly alter sperm production, testicle size, or behavior, and deslorelin implants led to prolonged high testosterone levels, which may be harmful to the animals.
Article Synopsis
- New sperm morphologic and morphometric data is provided for several primate species, including endangered Cercopithecus roloway, highlighting their significance for understanding fertility and conservation efforts.
- Measurements include various parameters like head length, width, and total flagellum length, with specific findings for each species such as a narrow head in C. cephus and a short midpiece in C. roloway.
- This research enhances knowledge of primate sperm characteristics and can inform future studies on reproductive ecology and mating systems to help protect endangered species.
