Current distribution of sarcoptic mange in wombats

Australian Veterinary Journal - Tập 76 Số 6 - Trang 411-414 - 1998
Roger Martin1, Kathrine A. Handasyde2, Lee F. Skerratt3
1Department of Zoology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria.
2Department of Zoology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, 3052.
3School of Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne, Princes Highway, Werribee, Victoria 3030

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Objective To determine the distribution and prevalence of sarcoptic mange in wombats, particularly the common wombat (Vombatus ursinus). Design Questionnaire survey in two parts. Procedure Questionnaires were distributed to biologists, rangers, animal carers and naturalists. Part 1 of the questionnaire aimed to determine the present distribution of sarcoptic mange in wombats (103 responses). Part 2 invited respondents to assess the prevalence of sarcoptic mange in wombats over a 3 month period (four responses). Information on wombats from 66 localities was received. Each locality represented an area of about 2500 km2. Results Mange was observed at 93% of localities surveyed and Sarcoptes scabiei was present in common wombats at 52% of localities. Sarcoptic mange was highly prevalent (22%) in two common wombat populations in Victoria. Anecdotal evidence suggested that mange epizootics are sporadic, cause significant morbidity and mortality and have a substantial effect on local abundance. The respondents did not report sarcoptic mange in either northern hairy‐nosed wombats (Lasiorhinus krefftii) or southern hairy‐nosed wombats (Lasiorhinus latifrons). Conclusions Sarcoptic mange occurs in common wombat populations throughout the range of the common wombat including Tasmania and Flinders Island. While mange epizootics are sporadic, they have the potential to threaten the long‐term survival of small, remnant populations.

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Australian Veterinary Journal

Tập 76 Số 6

411-414

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