There are many different factors involved in parasitism. The general concept of “filters”
proposed by Combes includes “encounter filters”(behavior, biodiversity) and “compatibility …

Wild ruminants are susceptible to infection from generalist helminth species, which can also
infect domestic ruminants. A better understanding is required of the conditions under which …

Deer are susceptible to infection with parasitic helminths, including species which are of
increasing economic concern to the livestock industry due to anthelmintic drug resistance …

Parasitic infections in wildlife are influenced by numerous factors, including those related to
wildlife management. This includes sup plementary feeding widespread in numerous …

Captive-bred animals, widely used in reintroduction programmes, are often immunologically
naïve and more susceptible to pathogens. We analysed infection of invasive blood-sucking …

The history of European bison Bison bonasus Linnaeus, 1758 has been stormy since its
extinction in the wild after the First World War. Due to the fact that the species was restored …

Ashworthius sidemi is an abomasal nematode typical for Asiatic cervids such as sambar
(Rusa unicolor) or sika deer (Cervus nippon). This non-native parasite was introduced into …

The full course of new parasite introductions in wild animals is difficult to accurately trace.
We documented and analysed the invasive blood-sucking nematode Ashworthius sidemi …

Introduction: Among large wild game in Poland, the most numerous cervids are red deer and
roe deer. Although these species live free, they should be under veterinary supervision …

Nematodes Ashworthius sidemi are typical parasites of Asiatic cervids, mostly sika deer
(Cervus nippon). Migrating red deer have probably introduced this parasite to the area of …