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Anatomical Distribution Of Clinostomum Metacercariae In The Tissues Of Pond-Raised Channel Catfish (Ictaluris Puctatus), J. Singleton, James J. Daly Sr., K. Wagner
Anatomical Distribution Of Clinostomum Metacercariae In The Tissues Of Pond-Raised Channel Catfish (Ictaluris Puctatus), J. Singleton, James J. Daly Sr., K. Wagner
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Proportionality Between Population Descriptors (Covariables) In An Aggregated Acanthocephalan (Helminth) Infection Of A Microcrustacean: Crofton Revisited, J. J. Daly Sr., K. Wagner
Proportionality Between Population Descriptors (Covariables) In An Aggregated Acanthocephalan (Helminth) Infection Of A Microcrustacean: Crofton Revisited, J. J. Daly Sr., K. Wagner
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
We have previously shown that population parameters of the trematode metacercariae of Clinostomum marginatum in black bass (Micropterus spp.) were closely correlated with each other with the exception of prevalence (Daly et al. 2007, Daly (2014). Crofton (1971) and Haynes and Nicholas (1963) published raw data on an acanthocephalan, (Polymorphus minutus) in an amphipod intermediate host collected on 6 different sites on a stream. That data was used herein to examine similar correlations, as with Clinostomum, to see if another helminth infection, in this case from a different phylum, also had similar descriptor relationships. Forty one regression analyses were done …
Coccidia (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) Of Three-Toed Box Turtles, Terrapene Carolina Triunguis (Reptilia: Testudines), From Arkansas And Oklahoma, C. T. Mcallister, D. Motriuk-Smith, R. S. Seville, C. Hudson, M. B. Connior, H. W. Robison
Coccidia (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) Of Three-Toed Box Turtles, Terrapene Carolina Triunguis (Reptilia: Testudines), From Arkansas And Oklahoma, C. T. Mcallister, D. Motriuk-Smith, R. S. Seville, C. Hudson, M. B. Connior, H. W. Robison
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
We collected 50 three-toed box turtles (Terrapene carolina triunguis) from 9 counties of Arkansas and 4 counties of Oklahoma, and examined their feces for coccidial parasites. Nine of 24 (38%) turtles from Arkansas and 8 of 26 (31%) from Oklahoma were found to be passing oocysts of Eimeria ornata. This represents two new geographic distributional records for this coccidian. Measurements of individual isolates of E. ornate as well as morphological characteristics are provided with comparison to its original description and to another Terrapene coccidian, Eimeria carri. In addition, we noted an adelid pseudoparasite being passed by a single T. c. …
Comparative Study Of Helminth Parasites Of The Many-Ribbed Salamander, Eurycea Multiplicata And Oklahoma Salamander, Eurycea Tynerensis (Caudata: Plethodontidae), From Arkansas And Oklahoma, A, C. T. Mcallister, M. B. Connior, C. R. Bursey, H. W. Robison
Comparative Study Of Helminth Parasites Of The Many-Ribbed Salamander, Eurycea Multiplicata And Oklahoma Salamander, Eurycea Tynerensis (Caudata: Plethodontidae), From Arkansas And Oklahoma, A, C. T. Mcallister, M. B. Connior, C. R. Bursey, H. W. Robison
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Ninety many-ribbed salamanders, Eurycea multiplicata and 135 Oklahoma salamanders, Eurycea tynerensis were collected between April 2010 and April 2014 from 14 counties of Arkansas and McCurtain County, Oklahoma (E. multiplicata only) and examined for helminth parasites. Twelve (13%) E. multiplicata were infected, including two (2%) each with Brachycoelium salamandrae, Bothriocephalus rarus, Batracholandros magnavulvaris, Cosmocercoides variabilis, and Omeia papillocauda, and one (1%) each with an oligacanthorhynchid cystacanth and Fessisentis vancleavei. Forty-one (30%) of the E. tynerensis were infected, including seven (5%) with Gorgoderina tenua, two (1%) each with Phyllodistomum solidum and cyclophyllidean tapeworm cysticerci, one (0.7%) with Cylindrotaenia americana, six (3%) …
Miscellaneous Fish Helminth Parasite (Trematoda, Cestoidea, Nematoda, Acanthocephala) Records From Arkansas, C. T. Mcallister, C. R. Bursey, H. W. Robison, D. A. Neely, M. B. Connior, M. A. Barger
Miscellaneous Fish Helminth Parasite (Trematoda, Cestoidea, Nematoda, Acanthocephala) Records From Arkansas, C. T. Mcallister, C. R. Bursey, H. W. Robison, D. A. Neely, M. B. Connior, M. A. Barger
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Between June 2012 and January 2014, 147 fishes (10 species) within five families were collected from watersheds in 8 counties of Arkansas and examined for helminth parasites. Almost every fish species examined harbored at least one or more helminth parasite, including 5 trematodes (Alloglossidium sp., Plagioporus sp., Crepidostomum sp., Clinostomum marginatum and unknown metacercaria), 2 cestodes (unknown cyclophyllidean cysticerci and Corallotaenia parva), 3 nematodes (Spiroxys sp., Capillaria catostomi, and Eustrongylides sp.), and 3 acanthocephalans (unknown cystacanths, Neoechinorhynchus sp., and Leptorhynchoides sp.). We document 16 new host and 2 new distributional records for these helminths. In addition, this is the first …
Distribution Of Yellow Grub (Clinostomum Marginatum) Metacercariae In Black Bass (Micropterus Spp.) From Arkansas Ozark And Ouachita Reservoir Lakes, James J. Daly Sr.
Distribution Of Yellow Grub (Clinostomum Marginatum) Metacercariae In Black Bass (Micropterus Spp.) From Arkansas Ozark And Ouachita Reservoir Lakes, James J. Daly Sr.
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Initial Survey On Black-Spot Disease (Digenea: Strigeoidea: Diplostomidae) In Select Arkansas Fishes, C. T. Mcallister, R. Tumlison, H. W. Robison, S. E. Trauth
Initial Survey On Black-Spot Disease (Digenea: Strigeoidea: Diplostomidae) In Select Arkansas Fishes, C. T. Mcallister, R. Tumlison, H. W. Robison, S. E. Trauth
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Ectoparasites Of Sciurid Rodents In Arkansas, Including New State Records For Neohaematopinus Spp. (Phthiraptera: Anoplura: Polyplacidae), C. T. Mcallister, M. B. Connior, L. A. Durden
Ectoparasites Of Sciurid Rodents In Arkansas, Including New State Records For Neohaematopinus Spp. (Phthiraptera: Anoplura: Polyplacidae), C. T. Mcallister, M. B. Connior, L. A. Durden
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Rabies Prevalence Among And New Distribution Records Of Arkansas Bats, D. Blake Sasse, David A. Saugey
Rabies Prevalence Among And New Distribution Records Of Arkansas Bats, D. Blake Sasse, David A. Saugey
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Non-Invasive Technique For Assessing The Population Parameters Of Metacercariae Of Clinostomum Marginatum In Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus Dolomieu), James J. Daly Sr., Randal J. Keller, Bruce Deyoung
Non-Invasive Technique For Assessing The Population Parameters Of Metacercariae Of Clinostomum Marginatum In Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus Dolomieu), James J. Daly Sr., Randal J. Keller, Bruce Deyoung
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Clinostomllm marginatum is a trematode that uses a fish as its final intennediate host. The wonns in the fish are in metacercarial cysts and are known as yellow grub. Yellow grubs give the fish's flesh a wonny, unappetizing appearance and are a problem for commercial fish fanners in that heavily infected fish are not suitable for marketing. The parasite is common in smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) living in upland streams of Arkansas where the bass may serve as a wild reservoir for contamination of commercial fish ponds. Because smallmouth bass are a prized game fish, it would be desirable to …
Hyperinfection With The Bass Tapeworm, Proteocephalus Ambloplites (Cestoda), In The Black Basses Micropterus Punctulatus And M. Dolomieui From Certain Arkansas Reservoir Lakes, James J. Daly Sr., Randal J. Keller, Bruce Deyoung
Hyperinfection With The Bass Tapeworm, Proteocephalus Ambloplites (Cestoda), In The Black Basses Micropterus Punctulatus And M. Dolomieui From Certain Arkansas Reservoir Lakes, James J. Daly Sr., Randal J. Keller, Bruce Deyoung
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Identification Of Cystacanths And Adults Of Oligacanthorhynchus Tortuosa, Macracanthorhynchus Ingens, And Macracanthorhynchus Hirudinaceus Based On Probiscis And Hook Morphometrics, Dennis J. Richardson
Identification Of Cystacanths And Adults Of Oligacanthorhynchus Tortuosa, Macracanthorhynchus Ingens, And Macracanthorhynchus Hirudinaceus Based On Probiscis And Hook Morphometrics, Dennis J. Richardson
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Human Rabies Post-Exposure Treatment In Arkansas, 1994-2000, D. Blake Sasse
Human Rabies Post-Exposure Treatment In Arkansas, 1994-2000, D. Blake Sasse
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
The Arkansas Department of Health recorded 118 incidents where humans in Arkansas were treated following exposure to confirmed rabid animals from 1994-2000. Domestic species accounted for 64% of incidents and 76% of total human exposures with the ratio of human exposures per rabid animal 17 times higher for domestic animals than wild animals. Records of 218 cases of human exposure to potentially rabid wild animals during this period were also examined to determine method of contact. While 72% of cases involving raccoons (Procyon lotor), skunks (Mephitis mephitis and Spilogale putorius), and foxes (Urocyon cinereoargenteus and Vulpes vulpes) were initiated by …
Parasites (Coccidia, Trematoda, Nematoda) From Selected Bats Of Arkansas, Chris T. Mcallister, Steve J. Upton, Charles R. Bursey
Parasites (Coccidia, Trematoda, Nematoda) From Selected Bats Of Arkansas, Chris T. Mcallister, Steve J. Upton, Charles R. Bursey
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Experimental Channel Catfish Virus Infection Mimics Natural Infection Of Channel Catfish, Robin L. Stingley, Wayne L. Gray, Billy R. Griffin, Reid Landes
Experimental Channel Catfish Virus Infection Mimics Natural Infection Of Channel Catfish, Robin L. Stingley, Wayne L. Gray, Billy R. Griffin, Reid Landes
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Channel catfish virus (CCV) causes a severe hemorrhagic disease in channel catfish fry and fingerlings. CCV epizootics are associated with elevated water temperatures and high mortality rates. Survivors of acute disease are latently infected with i virus. In this study, we investigated conditions effecting CCV pathogenesis and latency utilizing an experimental immersion model to simulate natural infection and a population of Arkansas catfish verified to have no prior CCV exposure, the results indicate that the Auburn- 1 laboratory strain is comparable to CCV field isolates in virulence and ability to establish latent infection. The study confirms that water temperature and …
Parasites Of Four Endemic Plethodon From Arkansas And Oklahoma, Chris T. Mcallister, Charles R. Bursey, Stanley E. Trauth
Parasites Of Four Endemic Plethodon From Arkansas And Oklahoma, Chris T. Mcallister, Charles R. Bursey, Stanley E. Trauth
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Coccidian Parasites (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) Of Select Rodents Of Western And Southwestern Arkansas And Northeastern Texas, Chris T. Mcallister, Joshua E. Kessler
Coccidian Parasites (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) Of Select Rodents Of Western And Southwestern Arkansas And Northeastern Texas, Chris T. Mcallister, Joshua E. Kessler
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Characterization Of A PorosTm-Fumonisin B1 Affinity Column For Isolating Ceramide Synthase From Rat Liver, S. Jernigan, W. B. Melchior Jr., G. R. Jenkins, K. L. Rowland, D. W. Roberts, P. C. Howard, H. Tolleson
Characterization Of A PorosTm-Fumonisin B1 Affinity Column For Isolating Ceramide Synthase From Rat Liver, S. Jernigan, W. B. Melchior Jr., G. R. Jenkins, K. L. Rowland, D. W. Roberts, P. C. Howard, H. Tolleson
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Fumonisin B1 is a mycotoxin produced by fungi of the genus Fusarium, common pathogens of corn and other grain plants. Toxic effects associated with fumonisin B1 include equine leukoencephalomacia, porcine pulmonary edema, rat renal carcinoma, and murine hepatocellular carcinoma. Increased risk for esophageal cancer in humans has been epidemiologically associated with consumption of corn contaminated with Fusarium, suggesting that fumonisin B1 may be involved. The biological effects of fumonisin B1 exposure result primarily from disruption of de novo sphingolipid biosynthesis via inhibition of ceramide synthase. Exposure of animals or cultured cells to fumonisin B1 results in the characteristic accumulation of …
Distribution Of Leconte's Free-Tailed Bat (Tadarida Brasiliensis Cynocephala) In Arkansas, With Notes On Reproduction And Natural History, David A. Saugey, D. Blake Sasse, J. D. Wilhide, Drew Reed, Tammy R. Jones, Darrell R. Heath, Daniel R. England
Distribution Of Leconte's Free-Tailed Bat (Tadarida Brasiliensis Cynocephala) In Arkansas, With Notes On Reproduction And Natural History, David A. Saugey, D. Blake Sasse, J. D. Wilhide, Drew Reed, Tammy R. Jones, Darrell R. Heath, Daniel R. England
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
During the past 20 years (1982-2001) we have studied the biology, occurrence and distribution of LeConte's (Brazilian) free-tailed bat, Tadarida brasiliensis cynocephala, in Arkansas. Colonies and individuals were reported from man made structures only. Four new county records have been documented since 1988, extending the range from the central part of the state to Arkansas's northern-most tier of counties. Numerous nuisance maternity colonies were investigated during exclusion activities and one, year-round colony provided the majority of reproductive data. A total of 152 free-tailed bats was submitted to the Arkansas Department of Health Rabies Laboratory (1982-2001); most during February through April, …
Clinostomum Marginatum (Yellow Grub) Metacercaris In Black Bass From The Caddo River In West Arkansas, James J. Daly Jr., H. Michael Matthews, Randal J. Keller, James J. Daly
Clinostomum Marginatum (Yellow Grub) Metacercaris In Black Bass From The Caddo River In West Arkansas, James J. Daly Jr., H. Michael Matthews, Randal J. Keller, James J. Daly
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Seventy-two bass (Micropterus-spp.), mostly smallmouth, were collected from three areas of the Caddo River in west Arkansas and examined for the presence of Clinostomum marginatum metacercariae. Prevalence, mean abundance, and abundance for all fish were 68%, and 4.2 ±6.5, and 30, respectively. Fish from the upstream area near the headwaters were more heavily infested than those from further downstream. A gill/total body larval ratio of seven, was found for bass from another Arkansas stream, was examined as a predictor for total Clinostomum populations instream bass. Using the formula gill parasites X seven divided by N(72), a value of 3.3 was …
Survey Of Diseases In Wild Turkeys In Arkansas, Wayne E. Thogmartin, James E. Johnson, Bradley A. Schaeffer, Camille C. Ciriano
Survey Of Diseases In Wild Turkeys In Arkansas, Wayne E. Thogmartin, James E. Johnson, Bradley A. Schaeffer, Camille C. Ciriano
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Nineteen dead wild turkeys were necropsied and 573 live wild turkeys were physically examined for pathological agents in Arkansas between 1992 and 1997 to determine the proximate role disease may play in declining wild populations in Arkansas. Necropsy of the dead wild turkeys identified avian pox and histomoniasis as the most common diseases (16% and 11% of necropsies, respectively). Avian pox was recorded from three major physiographic regions in the state (Ozark Highlands, Ouachita Mountains, Gulf Coastal Plain). One hen died of non-accidental crop impaction, the fifth occurrence observed in the southeastern United States. Another hen died after developing severe, …
Ultrastructure Of Cepedietta Virginiensis (Protista: Haptophrynidae), From The Gall Bladder Of The Pickerel Frog, Rana Palustris, In Arkansas, Chris T. Mcallister, Stanley E. Trauth
Ultrastructure Of Cepedietta Virginiensis (Protista: Haptophrynidae), From The Gall Bladder Of The Pickerel Frog, Rana Palustris, In Arkansas, Chris T. Mcallister, Stanley E. Trauth
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Partial Characterization Of Bacteriophages Of Pseudomonas Syringae Pv.Tomato, Scott M. Minor, Russell O. Nordeen, Chad E. Paschall
Partial Characterization Of Bacteriophages Of Pseudomonas Syringae Pv.Tomato, Scott M. Minor, Russell O. Nordeen, Chad E. Paschall
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Effect Of Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Fever On The Humoral Response Of New Zealand White Rabbits, Lawrence W. Hinck, Stanley N. David
Effect Of Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Fever On The Humoral Response Of New Zealand White Rabbits, Lawrence W. Hinck, Stanley N. David
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Hematozoa Of Common Grackles (Quiscalus Quiscula Versicolor, Vieillot) In Central Arkansas, Arthur A. Johnson
Hematozoa Of Common Grackles (Quiscalus Quiscula Versicolor, Vieillot) In Central Arkansas, Arthur A. Johnson
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
During the years 1977-84, 118 bronzed grackles, Quiscalus quiscula versicolor, Vieillot, of 132 examined were found infected with hematozoa. The eight species of symbionts collected from the infected birds included two microfilarial species (Chandlerella quiscali and Eufilaria hibleri), five apicomplexans (Haemoproteus quiscali, Leucocytozoon fringillinarum, Plasmodium matutinum, P. vaughani, P. sp.) and a flagellate (Trypanosoma ontarioensis). P. matutinum and T. ontarioensis represent new host records and all the protozoans represent new locality records. Comparisons are made of symbiont prevalance and diversity as this relates to seasons of the year, sex and age of the host. Comparisons are also made with previous …
Reported Bat Rabies In Arkansas, Gary A. Heidt, David A. Saugey, Susan R. Bradford-Luck
Reported Bat Rabies In Arkansas, Gary A. Heidt, David A. Saugey, Susan R. Bradford-Luck
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Reported Animal Rabies In Arkansas: 1950-1981, Gary A. Heidt
Reported Animal Rabies In Arkansas: 1950-1981, Gary A. Heidt
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
Reported animal rabies in Arkansas is reviewed for the years 1950-81 . Total cases ranged from 44 in 1969 to 332 in 1979, with a mean of 154. Domestic animals accounted for 72.5% of the total cases until 1961-63 and then declined to 15.8% from 1964-81. This switch from domestic to wildlife rabies corresponded to a similar trend in nationally reported rabies and was probably due to increased public awareness and the vaccination of domestic dogs and cats. Over the 31 year period a total of 18 species of mammals has been implicated in reported rabies (individual species of foxes, …
Absence Of Pasteurella Pestis In The Wildlife Of Arkansas, R. Reece Corey, Leo J. Paulissen, Delbert Swartz
Absence Of Pasteurella Pestis In The Wildlife Of Arkansas, R. Reece Corey, Leo J. Paulissen, Delbert Swartz
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.
Study Of The Cotton Rat In Northwestern Arkansas, John A. Sealander, Barry Q. Walker
Study Of The Cotton Rat In Northwestern Arkansas, John A. Sealander, Barry Q. Walker
Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science
No abstract provided.