Hedgehogs represent a promising indicator for evaluating environmental health. We investigated the occurrence of third-generation cephalosporin-resistant (3GCR) Escherichia coli in intestinal contents from 49 European hedgehogs ( Erinaceus europaeus ) deceased at a Wildlife Rescue Centre in Lombardy, Northern Italy. Bacteriological analysis was performed to isolate 3GCR- E. coli ; antimicrobial-resistance (AMR) profiles of the...

South American camelids (SACs), particularly llamas ( Lama glama ) and alpacas ( Vicugna pacos ) are gaining popularity in Europe. Initially valued for their fiber and land management capabilities, these animals are now also kept for animal therapy, outdoor activities, and as companion animals. Despite their close interactions with humans and other animals, there is limited research on the transmission of microbes or antimicro...

A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) survey was performed at an amateur parrot breeding facility in Italy to investigate the presence and molecular characteristics of adenoviruses. Eighty psittacine birds, belonging to seven parrot species, were sampled by cloacal swabs; in addition, 15 livers were collected from specimens that were found dead. Seventy-two out of 95 samples collected were positive for adenoviruses, with a prevale...