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In addition to multiple alleles at the same locus influencing traits, numerous genes or alleles at different locations may interact and influence phenotypes in a phenomenon called epistasis. For example, rabbit fur can be black or brown depending on whether the animal is homozygous dominant or heterozygous at a TYRP1 locus. However, if the rabbit is also homozygous recessive at a locus on the tyrosinase gene (TYR), it will have an unshaded coat that appears white, regardless of its TYRP1...
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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Animal Science
  • Rabbit Health

Background:

  • Coccidiosis is a significant parasitic disease affecting rabbits.
  • Backyard farming practices may influence parasite prevalence and species composition.
  • Understanding Eimeria spp. in backyard rabbits is crucial for disease management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and species diversity of Eimeria parasites in rabbits from backyard farms in Poland and Ukraine.
  • To identify the most common and pathogenic Eimeria species present.
  • To assess the risk of coccidiosis in backyard rabbitries.

Main Methods:

  • Oocyst concentration using the McMaster technique.
  • Sporulation assessment for parasite identification.
  • Species composition analysis of Eimeria in fecal samples.

Main Results:

  • Eimeria oocysts were detected in all rabbits sampled (100% prevalence).
  • Four to nine Eimeria species were identified per herd.
  • Eimeria media was the most prevalent species; pathogenic E. intestinalis and E. flavescens were found in both herds.

Conclusions:

  • Backyard rabbit farms are highly susceptible to Eimeria infections.
  • The presence of pathogenic species poses a significant health risk to rabbits.
  • Development of specific prevention guidelines for backyard rabbit breeding is essential.