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Cysticercosis in laboratory rabbits.

¹Laboratory Animal Resources, Painter Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523-2007, USA.

Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science

|April 13, 2001

Summary

Cysticercosis, caused by Taenia pisiformis tapeworm larvae, is rare in lab rabbits. Awareness of this parasite is crucial, as hepatic migration can impact research outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Pathology
Parasitology
Laboratory Animal Science

Background:

Limited data exists on the incidence of Taenia pisiformis in laboratory rabbits.
Taenia pisiformis tapeworm cysts (cysticercosis) are uncommon in research rabbits.

Observation:

Two cases of laboratory rabbits diagnosed with cysticercosis, likely from Taenia pisiformis, are presented.
Infection routes were investigated, considering potential environmental contamination and pre-arrival exposure, as rabbits had no direct contact with dogs (the definitive host).

Findings:

The incidence of tapeworm cysts in the facility's rabbit population over 10 years was less than 1%.
Infection may occur through contaminated feed, such as hay, or prior to arrival at the facility.

Implications:

Cysticercosis, though rare, should be considered in laboratory rabbits.
Hepatic migration of tapeworm larvae can potentially compromise experimental results in research rabbits.

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