Gapeworm (Syngamus spp.) prevalence in Wisconsin greater prairie chickens (Tympanuchus cupido pinnatus)
Journal of Parasitology
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Abstract
Under Wisconsin state law, the greater prairie chicken (GRPC; Tympanuchus cupido pinnatus) has been listed as a threatened species since 1976. In 2014–15, we conducted a pilot study to determine the prevalence and intensity of gapeworms (Syngamus spp.) in female Wisconsin GRPCs collected from 2 monitored populations. We captured 62 female GRPCs using walk-in-style traps for females and night lighting for juveniles ≥45 days of age. From these individuals, we collected 15 carcasses of radio-marked birds, most of whom died due to predation events. Through dissection, we identified gapeworm in 20% of examined carcasses and report an intensity ranging between 4 and 74 worms.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Gapeworm (Syngamus spp.) prevalence in Wisconsin greater prairie chickens (Tympanuchus cupido pinnatus) |
| Series title | Journal of Parasitology |
| DOI | 10.1645/19-138 |
| Volume | 107 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Society of Parasitologists |
| Contributing office(s) | National Wildlife Health Center |
| Description | 6 p. |
| First page | 600 |
| Last page | 605 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Portage County, Wood County |
| Other Geospatial | Buena Vista Wildlife Area, Paul J. Olson Wildlife Area |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |