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Gastrointestinal nematodes of moose (Alces Alces) in relation to supplementary feeding

Milner, Jos M.; Wedul, Sari J.; Laaksonen, Sauli; Oksanen, Antti
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Date
2013
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Milner, J. M., Wedul, S. J., Laaksonen, S., & Oksanen, A. (2013). Gastrointestinal nematodes of moose (Alces Alces) in relation to supplementary feeding. Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 49(1)   10.7589/2011-12-347
Abstract
Winter supplementary feeding of wildlife is controversial because it may promote

parasite and disease transmission by host aggregation. We investigated the effect of winter

supplemental feeding of Scandinavian moose (Alces alces) on gastrointestinal (GI) parasite

infection in two counties of southern Norway by comparing fecal egg counts of moose using, and

not using, feeding stations between January 2007 and March 2010. We identified three different

GI nematodes based on egg morphology. All three were found in Hedmark county while in

Telemark county we found only Trichuris sp. (prevalence 33%). Prevalence of Trichostrongylidae

(65%) and Nematodirus sp. (26%) in Hedmark was not affected by feeding station use. However,

the probability of infection varied significantly between years sampled (Trichostrongylidae) and

age class (Nematodirus sp.). Fecal egg counts (FEC), a proxy for intensity of infection, of

Trichostrongylidae were higher in the year when winter weather conditions were more challenging

and prevalence was higher, and decreased with increasing body mass. Adult moose had higher

FECs than did juvenile moose, and female juveniles had lower abundances than did male

juveniles. Use of feeding stations did not affect probability of infection with any of the nematodes

or intensity of infection with Trichostrongylidae. We discuss our findings in terms of parasite life

histories and recommend that parasitologic surveillance be included in the monitoring of feeding

programs.
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Wildlife Disease Association
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Journal of Wildlife Diseases

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