An assessment of zoonotic and production limiting pathogens in rusa deer (Cervus timorensis rusa) from Mauritius

dc.contributor.authorJori, Ferran J.
dc.contributor.authorGodfroid, Jacques
dc.contributor.authorMichel, Anita Luise
dc.contributor.authorPotts, A.D.
dc.contributor.authorJaumally, Mahmad Reshad
dc.contributor.authorSauzier, Jacqueline
dc.contributor.authorRoger, Matthieu
dc.date.accessioned2014-07-08T11:16:29Z
dc.date.issued2014-08
dc.description.abstractA population of approximately 70 000 rusa deer (Cervus timorensis russa) represents the most important mammal species reared for food on the island of Mauritius, being the main source of red meat for the local population. However, very limited information is available on the circulation of pathogens affecting the productivity and health of this species. To produce baseline data on the circulation of infectious pathogens in rusa deer under production, a serological survey and/or direct pathogen detection for six selected infectious diseases was undertaken in 2007 in a sample of 53% of the herds reared in semi-free-ranging conditions in hunting estates. Seropositive results were recorded for Johne's disease with an indirect ELISA test (1.7%, n = 351), heartwater with an immunofluorescence antibody test (IFAT) (95.5%, n = 178) and leptospirosis with a Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT) (25.9%, n = 363). Significant associations were found between seroprevalence to some of the leptospiral serogroups detected (Tarassovi, Pomona, Sejroe and Mini) and age of the animals, animal density or location of the estates (being more prevalent in hotter and more humid areas). In addition, Mycobacterium bovis and M. avium subspecies paratuberculosis were confirmed in two deer carcasses by culture and PCR, respectively. No antibodies against Brucella spp. nor Rift Valley Fever virus were detected with the use of respective indirect ELISA's. The results obtained suggest that the population of rusa deer from Mauritius is exposed to a wide range of pathogens which may affect their productivity. In addition, the results highlight the potential public health risks incurred by deer industry workers and consumers. This survey fills an important gap in knowledge regarding the health of tropical deer meat in Mauritius and justifies the need to implement more regular surveys of selected pathogens in the deer population.en_US
dc.description.embargo2015-08-30
dc.description.librarianhb2014en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipFrench Ministry of Foreign Affairsen_US
dc.description.urihttp://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1865-1682en_US
dc.identifier.citationJori, F, Godfroid, J, Michel, AL, Potts, AD, Jaumally, MR, Sauzier, J & Roger, M 2014, 'An assessment of zoonotic and production limiting pathogens in rusa deer (Cervus timorensis rusa) from Mauritius', Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, vol. 61, suppl. s1, pp. 31-42.en_US
dc.identifier.issn1865-1674 (print)
dc.identifier.issn1865-1682 (online)
dc.identifier.other10.1111/tbed.12206
dc.identifier.other55978917900
dc.identifier.otherN-8996-2014
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/40652
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherWiley-Blackwellen_US
dc.rights© 2013 Blackwell Verlag GmbH. The definite version is available at : http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1865-1682.en_US
dc.subjectMauritiusen_US
dc.subjectLeptospirosisen_US
dc.subjectJohne's diseaseen_US
dc.subjectHeartwateren_US
dc.subjectEhrichia ruminantiumen_US
dc.subjectBrucella sppen_US
dc.subjectRusa deer (Cervus timorensis russa)en_US
dc.subjectTuberculosis (TB)en_US
dc.titleAn assessment of zoonotic and production limiting pathogens in rusa deer (Cervus timorensis rusa) from Mauritiusen_US
dc.typePreprint Articleen_US

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