Preliminary study on the occurrence of intestinal parasites in Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) in Zoo Negara, Malaysia
A preliminary study was conducted to investigate the occurrence of intestinal parasites in the faeces of captive Malayan tapir in Zoo Negara, Malaysia. A total of 12 fresh faecal samples were collected from three different individuals and screened for eggs and larvae using the sedim...
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2014
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| author | Mustapa, Muhamad Syahir Ismail, Ahmad Rahman, Faid Ramli, Mat Naim |
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| description | A preliminary study was conducted to investigate the occurrence of intestinal parasites in the faeces of captive Malayan tapir in Zoo Negara, Malaysia. A total of 12 fresh faecal samples were collected from three different individuals and screened for eggs and larvae using the sedimentation technique. The results shows that Strongylussp. infection was the highest with 43%, followed by Strongyloides sp. and Fasciolasp. with 17% each, Balantidiumsp. 11%, Ascarissp. 9% and unidentified 3%. Fasciolasp. and Ascarissp. were found in samples obtained from one individual kept in a cage while Balantidiumsp. was found in the free-roaming individuals. Previous information on parasitic diseases in tapir waslargely derived from those found in the wild. This study highlights the first record on parasitic infection in captive tapir in Malaysia. In addition, due to pathogenic importance of the parasites to both animals and humans, the population should be closely monitored. Considering the endangered status of the Malayan tapir, further studies are neededto highlight this issue. |
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| spelling | upm-350052015-12-25T09:40:20Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/35005/ Preliminary study on the occurrence of intestinal parasites in Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) in Zoo Negara, Malaysia Mustapa, Muhamad Syahir Ismail, Ahmad Rahman, Faid Ramli, Mat Naim A preliminary study was conducted to investigate the occurrence of intestinal parasites in the faeces of captive Malayan tapir in Zoo Negara, Malaysia. A total of 12 fresh faecal samples were collected from three different individuals and screened for eggs and larvae using the sedimentation technique. The results shows that Strongylussp. infection was the highest with 43%, followed by Strongyloides sp. and Fasciolasp. with 17% each, Balantidiumsp. 11%, Ascarissp. 9% and unidentified 3%. Fasciolasp. and Ascarissp. were found in samples obtained from one individual kept in a cage while Balantidiumsp. was found in the free-roaming individuals. Previous information on parasitic diseases in tapir waslargely derived from those found in the wild. This study highlights the first record on parasitic infection in captive tapir in Malaysia. In addition, due to pathogenic importance of the parasites to both animals and humans, the population should be closely monitored. Considering the endangered status of the Malayan tapir, further studies are neededto highlight this issue. Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation, Universiti Malaysia Sabah 2014 Article NonPeerReviewed Mustapa, Muhamad Syahir and Ismail, Ahmad and Rahman, Faid and Ramli, Mat Naim (2014) Preliminary study on the occurrence of intestinal parasites in Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) in Zoo Negara, Malaysia. Journal of Tropical Biology and Conservation, 11. pp. 97-101. ISSN 1823-3902 http://www.ums.edu.my/ibtpv2/index.php/en/publications/74-journal-of-tropical-biology-and-conservation-vol-11 |
| spellingShingle | Mustapa, Muhamad Syahir Ismail, Ahmad Rahman, Faid Ramli, Mat Naim Preliminary study on the occurrence of intestinal parasites in Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) in Zoo Negara, Malaysia |
| title | Preliminary study on the occurrence of intestinal parasites in Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) in Zoo Negara, Malaysia |
| title_full | Preliminary study on the occurrence of intestinal parasites in Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) in Zoo Negara, Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Preliminary study on the occurrence of intestinal parasites in Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) in Zoo Negara, Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preliminary study on the occurrence of intestinal parasites in Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) in Zoo Negara, Malaysia |
| title_short | Preliminary study on the occurrence of intestinal parasites in Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) in Zoo Negara, Malaysia |
| title_sort | preliminary study on the occurrence of intestinal parasites in malayan tapir (tapirus indicus) in zoo negara, malaysia |
| url | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/35005/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/35005/ |