Publications

comparative molecular phylogeny and evolution of sex chromosome dna sequences in the family canidae (mammalia: carnivora).	to investigate the molecular phylogeny and evolution of the family canidae, nucleotide sequences of the zinc-finger-protein gene on the y chromosome (zfy, 924-1146 bp) and its homologous gene on the x chromosome (zfx, 834-839 bp) for twelve canid species were determined. the phylogenetic relationships among species reconstructed by the paternal zfy sequences closely agreed with those by mtdna and autosomal dna trees in previous reports, and strongly supported the phylogenetic affinity between th ...	2012	22379982
reviving the african wolf canis lupus lupaster in north and west africa: a mitochondrial lineage ranging more than 6,000 km wide.	the recent discovery of a lineage of gray wolf in north-east africa suggests the presence of a cryptic canid on the continent, the african wolf canis lupus lupaster. we analyzed the mtdna diversity (cytochrome b and control region) of a series of african canis including wolf-like animals from north and west africa. our objectives were to assess the actual range of c. l. lupaster, to further estimate the genetic characteristics and demographic history of its lineage, and to question its taxonomic ...	2012	22900047
the cryptic african wolf: canis aureus lupaster is not a golden jackal and is not endemic to egypt.	the egyptian jackal (canis aureus lupaster) has hitherto been considered a large, rare subspecies of the golden jackal (c. aureus). it has maintained its taxonomical status to date, despite studies demonstrating morphological similarities to the grey wolf (c. lupus). we have analyzed 2055 bp of mitochondrial dna from c. a. lupaster and investigated the similarity to c. aureus and c. lupus. through phylogenetic comparison with all wild wolf-like canids (based on 726 bp of the cytochrome b gene) w ...	2011	21298107
first surveys to investigate the presence of canine leishmaniasis and its phlebotomine vectors in hungary.	hungary is regarded as free of leishmaniasis because only a few imported cases have been reported. however, southern hungary has a sub-mediterranean climate, and so it was included in the eu fp6 eden project, which aimed to map the northern limits of canine leishmaniasis (canl) in europe. the numbers of traveling and imported dogs have increased in the last decade, raising concerns about the introduction of canl caused by leishmania infantum. serum samples were collected from 725 dogs (22 locali ...	2011	21254904
[Leishmania infantum MON-1 isolated from a golden jackal (Canis aureus) in Grande Kabylie (Algeria).]	In the north of Algeria, Leishmania infantum is responsible for two clinical forms of leishmaniasis: visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis, for which dogs are the only proven reservoir host. In this study, the authors report, for the first time, the isolation of L. Infantum from a golden jackal (Canis aureus) trapped in the Illoulen ou Malou region (Grande Kabylie). Two isolates were thus obtained from bone marrow and spleen and were identified by starch gel isoenzyme electrophoresis as L. Infant ...	2011	21874583
spotted fever group rickettsiae in ticks collected from wild animals in israel.	we report molecular evidence for the presence of spotted fever group rickettsiae (sfgr) in ticks collected from roe deer, addax, red foxes, and wild boars in israel. rickettsia aeschlimannii was detected in hyalomma marginatum and hyalomma detritum while rickettsia massiliae was present in rhipicephalus turanicus ticks. furthermore, a novel uncultured sfgr was detected in haemaphysalis adleri and haemaphysalis parva ticks from golden jackals. the pathogenicity of the novel sfgr for humans is unk ...	2011	22049050
evaluation of the suitability of application of golden jackal (canis aureus) hair as a noninvasive technique for determination of body burden mercury.	an evaluation of suitability of applying hair as a noninvasive indicator for determination of the body burden mercury in mammals was carried out by determining the concentration of mercury in hair and liver tissue of the golden jackal, canis aureus . nineteen jackals killed on the roads along the caspian sea in the central region of mazandaran province, iran were collected. the mercury measurements were carried out by ama254 leco and the standard method astm-d6722. spss and excel were used for a ...	2010	20596768
leishmania tropica infection in golden jackals and red foxes, israel.	during a survey of wild canids, internal transcribed spacer 1 real-time pcr and high-resolution melt analysis identified leishmania tropica in samples from jackals and foxes. infection was most prevalent in ear and spleen samples. jackals and foxes may play a role in the spread of zoonotic l. tropica.	2010	21122235
a large survey of croatian wild mammals for giardia duodenalis reveals a low prevalence and limited zoonotic potential.	abstract wild mammals are considered an important source of potentially zoonotic giardia duodenalis parasites, yet surprisingly little information is available on the actual prevalence and the genetic identity of the species they harbor. a large survey was conducted in croatia by collecting 832 fecal samples from red deer (cervus elaphus, n = 374), roe deer (capreolus capreolus, n = 21), wild boars (sus scrofa, n = 144), foxes (vulpes vulpes, n = 66), bears (ursus arctos, n = 19), wolves (canis ...	2010	21142957
echinococcus in the wild carnivores and stray dogs of northern tunisia: the results of a pilot survey.	echinococcus granulosus is endemic throughout tunisia and e. multilocularis has previously been reported as the cause of two cases of human alveolar echinococcosis in the north-west of the country. the aim of the present study was to screen wild carnivores from the north-western jendouba governorate and semi-stray dogs from the siliana and sejnane regions of northern tunisia for these two zoonotic cestodes. the results of the coproscopy, coproelisa and copropcr that were undertaken were compared ...	2009	19508750
genetic variability, differentiation, and founder effect in golden jackals (canis aureus) from serbia as revealed by mitochondrial dna and nuclear microsatellite loci.	we analyzed 121 golden jackals (canis aureus) from six sample sites in serbia with regard to genetic variability and differentiation as revealed by mitochondrial control region sequences and eight nuclear microsatellite loci. there was no variation at all in the mtdna sequences, and nuclear variability was very low (average observed and expected heterozygosity of 0.29 and 0.34, respectively). this is in line with the considerable recent range expansion of this species in the balkans and indicate ...	2009	19169806
field anesthesia of golden jackals (canis aureus) with the use of medetomidine-ketamine or medetomidine-midazolam with atipamezole reversal.	twenty-two free-ranging golden jackals (canis aureus) were immobilized with a combination of 113 +/- 24 microg/kg medetomidine and 2.1 +/- 0.3 mg/kg ketamine (m-k) or 88 +/- 16 microg/kg medetomidine and 0.47 +/- 0.08 mg/ kg midazolam (m-m) by i.m. injection. induction and recovery times were recorded. pulse rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, systolic and diastolic blood pressures, and oxygen saturation were measured. anesthesia depth indicators were observed. there was no significant dif ...	2008	19110699
first identification of trichinella sp. in golden jackal (canis aureus) in romania.	larvae of trichinella sp. were identified in a golden jackal (canis aureus) from romania by both trichinelloscopy and artificial digestion. the larvae were identified as trichinella britovi using a multiplex polymerase chain reaction biotyping method. this is the first report of trichinella sp. in a jackal in romania.	2008	18436679
the rabies situation in the middle east.	rabies is a public health problem of significant importance in the majority of southern and eastern mediterranean and middle eastern countries. in some of these countries, there is a considerable death rate due to rabies. dogs are the main source of human infection, while cats constitute the second most important group of domestic animals followed by cattle, sheep, goats, camels, donkeys and then wild animals. there are around 300 reported human cases in these regions annually, with several hund ...	2008	18634465
assessment of the efficacy of oral vaccination of livestock guardian dogs in the framework of oral rabies vaccination of wild canids in israel.	since 1956, red foxes (vulpes vulpes) and golden jackals (canis aureus) have been the primary vectors maintaining wildlife rabies in israel. oral rabies vaccination of wild canids, initiated in 1998, resulted in near-elimination of the disease in wildlife by 2005. in 2005 and 2006, an outbreak of rabies was observed in stray dogs in the vaccinated area of the golan heights, with no cases in foxes or jackals. epidemiological investigations showed that the infected dogs were from territories acros ...	2008	18634475
hepatozoon canis infection in slovakia: imported or autochthonous?	tissue samples from nine red foxes (four samples of striated muscle tissue and five samples of heart tissue) that originated from the michalovce district (slovakia), an area with endemic occurrence of canine babesiosis were examined by pcr method using primers amplifying a fragment of the 18s rrna spanning the v4 region of babesia and theileria. an unexpected determination of 450 bp dna fragment of hepatozoon canis was found in four samples. partial sequences of the 18s rrna gene from the h. can ...	2007	17627439
presence of antibotulinum neurotoxin antibodies in selected wild canids in israel.	serum samples from 35 golden jackals (canis aureus syriacus), eight wolves (canis lupus), and four red foxes (vulpes vulpes) from various regions of israel were collected during the years 2001-04 and tested for antibodies to clostridium botulinum neurotoxin (bont) types c and d. antibodies against bont types c and d were detected in 10 (29%) and in 3 (9%) of 35 golden jackals, respectively, using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. this report describes detection of anti bont antibodies in wild c ...	2007	17699099
[studies on the digestive physiology of the wolf (canis lupus l.), dingo (canis dingo l.) and jackal (canis aureus l.). ii. digestive capacity of the pancreas, duodenum and salivary glands; size of the digestive system; weight of internal organs].		2007	14196030
low seroprevalence of antibodies to neospora caninum in wild canids in israel.	the role of domestic dogs in the epidemiology of neospora caninum as well as the relationship between n. caninum infection of farm dogs and cattle were demonstrated, however, evidence is scarce regarding the role of wild canids in domestic animal neosporosis. the present study was undertaken to evaluate the role of wild canids in the epidemiology of bovine neosporosis in israel by analyzing the prevalence of antibodies to n. caninum in wild canids. sera samples were collected from 114 free rangi ...	2006	16436314
seroprevalence of anaplasma phagocytophilum among healthy dogs and horses in israel.	the presence of reacting antibodies to anaplasma phagocytophilum has previously been demonstrated in israel, both in humans and the golden jackal (canis aureus syriacus). this study was undertaken to determine the seroprevalence of a. phagocytophilum antibodies in two additional potential hosts, domestic dogs and horses in order to investigate the possibility of exposure to the organism in israel. of 195 dogs tested, 9% were seroreactive with a. phagocytophilum antigen and 30% were seroreactive ...	2006	16626404
[first report of a human case of trichinellosis due to trichinella britovi after jackal (canis aureus) meat consumption in algeria].	we report a single case of trichinellosis contracted in algeria (batna region), in a practising moslim. shortly after returning to france in november 2004, the patient developed the typical clinical and biological signs of the disease. although the patient claimed having only eaten mutton, an unusual host for trichinella, a meticulous investigation revealed that he also had eaten a grilled leg of jackal (canis aureus). one of the four trichinella larvae detected in a muscular biopsy enabled us t ...	2006	16821437
rabies vaccination programme for red foxes (vulpes vulpes) and golden jackals (canis aureus) in israel (1999-2004).	since 1956, red foxes (vulpes vulpes) and, to a lesser extent, golden jackals (canis aureus), have been the primary vectors maintaining endemic wildlife rabies in israel. starting in the autumn of 1998, oral rabies vaccination campaigns have been conducted in israel targeting these two wildlife species, with increasing yearly geographical extension. significant data have been accumulated from an area of approximately 5,200 km2 in northern israel. in the spring of 2003 the project was extended to ...	2006	16878470
a study on intestinal helminthes of dogs, foxes and jackals in the western part of iran.	human infection especially with helminth parasites is an emerging health issue, as the human environment is increasingly shared with infected animals, either pets or wild life. in this survey, the intestinal content of 83 stray dogs, 22 red foxes and 10 golden jackals collected from the west azarbaijan, kordestan and kermanshah provinces in the west of iran, were studied for the presence of helminth parasites. the percentage of different species recovered from these animals is listed as follows: ...	2006	16899340
epidemiological aspects of canine visceral leishmaniosis in the islamic republic of iran.	an epidemiological study to examine the sero-prevalence of zoonotic visceral leishmaniosis (zvl) among domestic and wild canines in endemic foci of iran was carried out during 1999-2003 to assess the distribution of the disease and the possible association between infection in dogs, wild canines and people. anti-leishmanial antibodies were detected by the direct agglutination test (dat). parasitological study was performed for all captured wild canines and were detected in some of the seropositi ...	2005	15845279
haematological and biochemical measurements in healthy, adult, free-ranging golden jackals (canis aureus syriacus) held in captivity.	blood from 31 healthy, free-ranging golden jackals held in captivity for seven days was collected while they were anaesthetised. haematological and serum biochemical measurements were analysed and the 95 per cent confidence interval for each variable was compared with the reference value for domestic dogs. the measurements of their red blood cells were within the reference interval for dogs, but the jackals had higher white blood cell counts and eosinophil counts than dogs. the male jackals had ...	2005	16155240
echinococcosis/hydatidosis in western iran.	in the present study, 115 stray dogs (56 males and 59 females, mixed breed), 86 golden jackal (canis aureus, 42 males and 44 females), 60 red foxes (vulpes vulpes, 33 males and 27 females), and three female wolves (canis lupus) were examined for echinococcus granulosus infection, as well as, 32,898 sheep, 10,691 goats, 15,779 cattle and 659 buffaloes for hydatid infection from five provinces in western iran during 3 years (1997-2000). meanwhile fertility rates of different types and forms of cys ...	2002	11900930
isolation of pathogenic yersiniae from wild animals in bulgaria.	pathogenic yersinia strains were isolated between december 1998 and april 1999 from 37 wild animals: rabbit (lepus europeus), boar (sus scrofa scrofa), asiatic jackal (canis aureus), red fox (vulpes vulpes), mouflon (ovis musimon), european river otter (lutra lutra), beech marten (martes foina), polecat (musleta putorius) and wild cat (felis silvestris). it was established that among the wild animals y. enterocolitica strains of serotype 0:3 predominated, accompanied by y. pseudotuberculosis str ...	2001	11393816
antibodies to selected canine pathogens and infestation with intestinal helminths in golden jackals (canis aureus) in israel.	blood and fecal samples, collected from 46 healthy adult free-ranging golden jackals captured in two different locations in israel, were examined. a serological study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of circulating antibodies reacting with four common canine pathogens: canine distemper virus (cdv), canine parvovirus (cpv), ehrlichia canis and leishmania infantum. faecal flotation and haematological tests were also performed. the seroprevalence of cpv, e. canis, cdv, and l. infantum we ...	2001	11409931
antibodies reactive with ehrlichia canis, ehrlichia phagocytophila genogroup antigens and the spotted fever group rickettsial antigens, in free-ranging jackals (canis aureus syriacus) from israel.	a seroepidemiological survey was conducted to investigate the prevalence of antibodies reactive with the ehrlichia canis and ehrlichia phagocytophila genogroup antigens, and the spotted fever group (sfg) rickettsiae antigens in jackals in israel (canis aureus syriacus), to assess the possible role of the jackal in the epidemiology of these diseases. fifty-three serum samples from jackals were assayed by the indirect immunofluorescence antibody test. antibodies to e. canis were detected in 35.8% ...	1999	10321583
safety evaluation of the sag2 rabies virus mutant in tunisian dogs and several non-target species.	the safety of the sag2 rabies virus, a highly attenuated mutant of the sad strain intended to vaccinate dogs by the oral route, was evaluated in local tunisian dogs and in five other local species likely to consume vaccine baits. these species were the domestic cat (felis catus), the jackal (canis aureus), the jerboa (jaculus orientalis), the merion (meriones sp.) and the gerbil (gerbillus campestris). the vaccine was administered orally to 21 dogs, 11 cats and eight jackals and orally or intram ...	1999	10478416
acral lick dermatitis in a jackal (canis aureus).	acral lick dermatitis was diagnosed in a 6-mo-old female jackal (canis aureus) that was born and housed in a zoological garden in hafez-haim, israel. other dermatologic diseases were ruled out. although the lesions were presumed to be psychogenic in origin, they resolved with topical therapy using an ointment containing benzocaine, neomycin sulfate, and hydrocortisone acetate. no recurrence has been observed.	1998	9732044
oral rabies vaccination of red foxes and golden jackals in israel: preliminary bait evaluation.	field trials were conducted in late april to early may of 1995 and 1996 in central israel to assess the potential for controlling rabies in red foxes (vulpes vulpes) and golden jackals (canis aureus) by using vaccine-laden baits. of the bait types which were field tested, polymer fish meal baits were selected as the most suitable for both species. fish meal baits containing tetracycline hydrochloride, an oral biomarker, were distributed by four-wheel-drive vehicle at a density of approximately 3 ...	1997	9567312
helminths of foxes and other wild carnivores from rural areas in greece.	twenty species of helminth parasites were identified from fox, wolf, jackal and wild cat material collected in greece. of the 314 foxes (vulpes vulpes) examined, 18 helminth species were recovered comprising one trematode, eight cestodes, seven nematodes and two acanthocephalans, with the cestode species mesocestoides sp. (73.2%), joyeuxiella echinorhynchoides (24.5%) and the nematode species uncinaria stenocephala (43.9%), and toxara canis (28.6%) being the most prevalent. five cestode and thre ...	1997	9705680
pathological study of visceral leishmaniasis in a jackal (canis aureus).		1996	8890465
comparative anatomy of the cardiac foramen ovale in cats (felidae), dogs (canidae), bears (ursidae) and hyaenas (hyaenidae).	the structure of the foramen ovale from 16 species representing 4 carnivore families, the felidae, canidae, ursidae and hyaenidae, was studied using the scanning electron microscope. the felidae were represented by 9 domestic cat fetuses (felis catus), 2 snow leopard neonates (uncia uncia), an ocelot neonate (leopardus pardalis), 2 lion neonates (panthera leo), a panther neonate (panthera pardus) and 3 tigers (neofelis tigris), comprising 2 fetuses and a neonate. the canidae were represented by ...	1995	7649822
serologic survey of selected canine pathogens among free-ranging jackals in kenya.	serum samples from 76 free-ranging adult jackals of three species from four localities in kenya were examined for circulating antibodies against four canine pathogens: rabies virus, canine parvovirus (cpv-2), canine distemper virus (cdv), and ehrlichia canis. samples were collected between april 1987 and january 1988. among black-backed jackals (canis mesomelas), the most sampled species, the mean prevalence of antibodies to cpv-2, cdv, rabies virus, and e. canis was 34% (14 positive/55 sampled) ...	1994	7760476
[visceral leishmaniasis in central asia and kazakhstan].	at present sporadic foci of visceral leishmaniasis (vl) are encountered mainly in the natural foci. the natural foci of vl are situated mainly in valleys and foothills. in southern areas of the turkmen ssr the majority of cases were registered in small settlements situated near wells in interbarkhan lowerings. the reservoir of pathogen here may be vulpes vulpes and dogs and the most likely vector is phlebotomus turanicus. in kazakhstan cases of vl are encountered in the thickets of the syr-darya ...	1990	2146471
predation on capped langurs (presbytis pileata) by cooperatively hunting jackals (canis aureus).	predation attempts by cooperatively hunting jackals (canis aureus) on capped langurs (presbytis pileata) in moist deciduous forest in north-central bangladesh are described. the incidents were observed during a 15-m field study of the ecology and behavior of capped langurs. two attacks on langurs were made cooperatively by, in one instance, a pair and in a second instance a small pack of jackals. one of these attacks was successful. although p. pileata is a highly arboreal species, both attacks ...	1989	31964020
hydatid disease in the turkana district of kenya. iii. the significance of wild animals in the transmission of echinococcus granulosus, with particular reference to turkana and masailand in kenya.	the results are given of a study on the role of wildlife in the transmission of echinococcus granulosus in the turkana and narok districts of kenya. a total of 76 wild carnivores belonging to three separate species was examined from turkana district. echinococcus adults were found in 11 of 38 silver-backed jackals (canis mesomelas) and in six of 22 golden jackals (canis aureus). this is the first record of golden jackals being infected with this parasite in kenya. none of 16 spotted hyaenas (cro ...	1983	6882057
thyroid calcitonin cells in response to glucagon-induced hypocalcaemia in the indian jackal, canis aureus (linnaeus--lex).	jackal (canis aureus) puppies (10) were subjected to hypocalcaemia by a single intravenous injection of crystalline porcine glucagon (eli lilly and co.) in a dosage of 0.2 mg/kg body weight. fasting blood samples from each specimen were collected 30 minutes before injection. then again after an interval of 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, 240, 270 and 300 minutes blood samples were taken. for histological study animals were killed after 30, 90, 120, 240 and 300 minutes of the injection. the m ...	1980	7424080
studies of calcitonin cells & parathyroid glands of the indian jackal canis aureus (linn.-lex) in response to experimental hypercalcaemia.		1979	317490
trichiniasis among the animals in north eastern iran (1), 1969, 1976, 1977.	in 1969, 1976 and 1977, 1,039 rodents and carnivores collected from north east iran were examined for trichinella spiralis. eighty four per cent of golden jackals, 30 per cent of red foxes and nine per dent of dogs were found to be infected. the importance of wild boar sus scrofa as the source of infection is discussed.	1979	318000
[immunodiffusion analysis of plasma proteins in the canine family].	immunodiffusion studies have been made on the plasma of 9 species (vulpes vulpes, v. corsak, alopex lagopus, canis aureus, c. lupus, c. familiaris, c. dingo, nyctereutes procynoides, fennecus zerde) from the family of canidae using milk antisera. unlike rabbit antisera used earlier, milk antisera make it possible to detect more significant antigenic divergency with respect to 5 alpha- and beta-globulins. these globulins seem to have a higher evolution rate of antigenic mosaics as compared to oth ...	1976	62473