Conroy, Jim W H

Maclachlan, R

McCafferty, Dominic J

Philbey, Adrian

Tyler, Glen A

Yoxon, Grace M

English

Edinburgh Research Explorer

     Edinburgh Research Explorer                                      Pathological findings in wild European otters (<em>Lutralutra</em>) in ScotlandCitation for published version:Philbey, A, McCafferty, DJ, Maclachlan, R, Yoxon, GM, Tyler, GA & Conroy, JWH 2010, 'Pathologicalfindings in wild European otters (Lutra lutra) in Scotland' Postmortem Tools for Otter Monitoring andResearch, Kalø, Denmark, 24/02/10 - 27/02/10, .Link:Link to publication record in Edinburgh Research ExplorerDocument Version:Preprint (usually an early version)General rightsCopyright for the publications made accessible via the Edinburgh Research Explorer is retained by the author(s)and / or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing these publications that users recognise andabide by the legal requirements associated with these rights.Take down policyThe University of Edinburgh has made every reasonable effort to ensure that Edinburgh Research Explorercontent complies with UK legislation. If you believe that the public display of this file breaches copyright pleasecontact openaccess@ed.ac.uk providing details, and we will remove access to the work immediately andinvestigate your claim.Download date: 20. Feb. 20151Pathological findings in 66 wild European otters(Lutra lutra) in Scotland: 2007-2008Adrian W PhilbeyDivision of Pathological Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary MedicineUniversity of Glasgow, Glasgow G61 1QH, UKDominic McCafferty, Ruth MaclachlanDepartment of Adult and Continuing EducationUniversity of Glasgow, Glasgow G3 6NH, UKGrace Yoxon, Paul YoxonInternational Otter Survival Fund,Broadford, Isle of Skye IV49 9DE, UKGlen TylerScottish Natural Heritage,Lerwick, Shetland ZE2 9PRJim ConroyIUCN Otter Specialist GroupCeltic Environment, Torphins AB31 4JG, UK63rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Veterinary Teaching and Research Work,Scarborough, England, 6-8 April 2009, p 34 (Abstract 56)Wild European (Eurasian) otters: Lutra lutra• Located throughout Europe including UK• Sentinel species: Top of their food chain• Coastal and riverine environments• Monitoring causes of mortality in wild otters is animportant component of population studies toassess the conservation status of this speciesThe Scottish Otter Mortality Study22007-2008: 66 Wild Otters• Isle of Skye• Shetland Islands• Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park• Other areas of mainland ScotlandThe Scottish Otter Mortality Study• Trauma 52Motor vehicle accidents 51Gun shot wound 1• Septic infection of wounds 3• Inanition 3Ageing; Dental attrition• Aspiration pneumonia 1Accidental inhalation of plant material• Undetermined 3Total adults 62Causes of Death in Adult Otters3Otter: Trauma: Road traffic accidentOtter: Trauma: Haemothorax4Male Otter: Found dead in Moray by mouth of River SpeyOtter: Examination of teeth5Otter: Bite wound: CellulitisOtter: Tracking cellulitis: Purulent exudate in mediastinum6Otter: Lungs: ConsolidationUniversity of GlasgowVeterinary Pathology XN3622Otter: Aspiration pneumonia: Inhaled reedUniversity of GlasgowVeterinary Pathology XN36227Otter: Aspiration: Suppurative bronchopneumoniaUniversity of GlasgowVeterinary Pathology XN3622• Died in rescue centres 3“Stressed otter syndrome”• Undetermined 1Total cubs 4Causes of Death in Otter Cubs8“Stressed Otter Syndrome”: Gastric haemorrhageIncidental findings• Healed fight wounds• Foot lesions: Abrasions, Cuts• Adiaspiromycosis: Pulmonary mycosis• Gastric nematodesPathology in Otters9Otter: Foot lesions• Bile fluke• Viral infections• Infectious canine hepatitis• Bacterial infections• Brucella• Salmonella• YersiniaInfectious diseases10• Urolithiasis?• Common in captive Asian short clawed otters• Appears to be rare in wild otters• Anomalies of eye development?• Retinal dysplasia?Non-infectious diseasesOtter: Eye• Genetic analysis• Pesticide residue analysis• Stomach contents• Intestinal contents• Spleen• TeethCollection of Samples11Otter: Uterus: Pregnant

Pathological findings in wild European otters (<em>Lutra lutra</em>) in Scotland

Abstract

Similar works

Full text

Available Versions

Edinburgh Research Explorer