TO THE QUESTION OF THE EPIZOOTIC RISKS ANALYSIS DURING THE REINTRODUCTION OF THE ASIAN LEOPARD IN THE NORTHERN CAUCASUS
https://doi.org/10.25690/VETPAT.2022.96.64.012
Abstract
In the course of reintroduction work, it is necessary to ensure the epizootic safety of not only representatives of the restored species, but also the existing biocenosis of the area. The goal of the project is to reduce epizootic risks during the reintroduction of the Persian leopard (Panthera pardus ciscaucasica) in the North Caucasus. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to assess the presence and prevalence of diseases dangerous for leopards in the emerging range of the species in the region, and take measures to reduce epizootic risks. In accordance with this, it is necessary to perform the following problems: to perform an epizootological investigation of natural biocenoses in potentially suitable leopard habitats in the North Caucasus; to realize an analysis of epizootic risks for the reintroduction of the leopard based on the results of the investigation; based on the risk analysis, to determine the need and list of protective and preventive measures in preparing animals for release. The tables reffect the diseases characteristic of the North Caucasus, to which leopards are susceptible. A scheme for studying the components of the biocenosis for the presence of these diseases (natural foci, pathogen animal reservoirs, transfer of pathogen) is given. The low population size of leopards (only a few animals in the North Caucasus), taking into account the characteristics of the biology of the species, suggests extremely rare contacts between animals. Of the other cat species in the mountains and foothills of the North Caucasus, only the Caucasian lynx and the Forest cat live, the number of which is also not big. Thus, when analyzing epizootic risks, most attention should be paid to natural focal vector diseases common to several animal species. These diseases can cause the greatest harm to the new leopard population. The proportion of species-specific feline diseases under these conditions will be less significant.
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