Applying a modified streamlined disease risk analysis framework to a platypus conservation translocation, with special consideration for the conservation of ecto- and endoparasites

Jessica Whinfield; Kristin Warren; Larry Vogelnest; Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins

doi:10.1016/j.ijppaw.2024.100948

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Applying a modified streamlined disease risk analysis framework to a platypus conservation translocation, with special consideration for the conservation of ecto- and endoparasites

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Applying a modified streamlined disease risk analysis framework to a platypus conservation translocation, with special consideration for the conservation of ecto- and endoparasites

Jessica Whinfield, Kristin Warren, Larry Vogelnest and Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins

International journal for parasitology. Parasites and wildlife, Vol.24, 100948

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2024.100948

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Abstract

Conservation translocation

Disease risk analysis

Parasite conservation

Platypus

Wildlife health

Platypuses are the world's most evolutionarily distinct mammal and have several host-specific ecto- and endoparasites. With platypus populations declining, consideration should also be given to preserving these high conservation priority parasites alongside their charismatic host. A disease risk analysis (DRA) was performed for a platypus conservation translocation, using a modified streamlined methodology that incorporated a parasite conservation framework. DRA frameworks rarely consider parasite conservation. Rather, parasites are typically considered myopically in terms of the potential harm they may cause their host. To address this, a previously proposed parasite conservation framework was incorporated into an existing streamlined DRA methodology. Incorporation of the two frameworks was achieved readily, although there is opportunity for further refinement of this process. This DRA is significant as it is the first performed for any monotreme species, and implements the emerging approach of balancing the health and disease risk of the host with parasite conservation. [Display omitted]

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Title: Applying a modified streamlined disease risk analysis framework to a platypus conservation translocation, with special consideration for the conservation of ecto- and endoparasites
Authors/Creators: Jessica Whinfield - Taronga Conservation Society Australia
Kristin Warren - Murdoch University, Centre for Terrestrial Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
Larry Vogelnest - Taronga Conservation Society Australia
Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins - Murdoch University, Centre for Terrestrial Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
Publication Details: International journal for parasitology. Parasites and wildlife, Vol.24, 100948
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Australian Society for Parasitology.
Identifiers: 991005684370107891
Murdoch Affiliation: Harry Butler Institute
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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