Gapeworm (Syngamus spp.) prevalence in Wisconsin greater prairie chickens (Tympanuchus cupido pinnatus)
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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.
Suggested Citation
Shurba, J.A., Cole, R.A., Broadway, M., Roderick, C., Riddle, J.D., Dubay, S.A., Hull, S.D., 2021, Gapeworm (Syngamus spp.) prevalence in Wisconsin greater prairie chickens (Tympanuchus cupido pinnatus): Journal of Parasitology, v. 107, no. 4, p. 600-605, https://doi.org/10.1645/19-138.
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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 |