• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.235-260
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• 1992

• 고려인삼학회:학술대회논문집
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• 고려인삼학회 1990년도 Proceedings of International Symposium on Korean Ginseng, 1990, Seoul, Korea
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• pp.190-195
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• 1990

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.332-337
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• 1990

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.267-270
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• 2016

We determined the nationwide seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in the wild boar population in Korea. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) results showed that 42% of the 528 wild boars that were hunted between 2013 and 2014 were anti-HEV antibody positive. Furthermore, all Korean provinces showed an HEV seroprevalence between 9.8% and 51.1%, suggesting that wild boar HEV infection occurs throughout the country. Importantly, infected wild boar could act as a potential reservoir for HEV and could aid transmission to other animals and humans.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제57권4호
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• pp.209-214
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• 2017

Wild raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis) may play a role transmitting several pathogens to humans and pet animals. Information concerning the incidence of rabies, canine distemper virus (CDV), canine parvovirus (CPV), canine adenovirus type 2 (CAdV-2), canine parainfluenza virus type 5 (CPIV-5), and canine herpesvirus (CHV) is needed in wild raccoon dogs. In total, 62 brain samples of raccoon dogs were examined for rabies virus (RABV) and CDV, and 49 lung samples were screened for CDV, CAdV-2, CPIV-5, and CHV. No RABV, CAdV-2, CPIV-5, or CHV was identified, but nine CDV antigens (8.1%, 9/111) were detected. Moreover, 174 serum samples from wild raccoon dogs were screened for antibodies against the five major viral pathogens. The overall sero-surveillance against CDV, CPV, CAdV-2, CPIV-5, and CHV in wild raccoon dogs was 60.3%, 52.9%, 59.8%, 23.6%, and 10.3%, respectively. Comparisons of the sero-surveillance of the five pathogens showed that raccoon dogs of Gyeonggi province have slightly higher sero-positive rates against CDV, CPV, and CHV than those of Gangwon province. These results indicate high incidences of CDV, CPV, and CAdV-2 in wild raccoon dogs of two Korean provinces and a latent risk of pathogen transmission to companion and domestic animals.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.195-199
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• 2016

Fecal samples obtained from wild boar habitats are useful for the surveillance of diseases in wild boar populations; however, it is difficult to determine the species of origin of feces collected in natural habitats. In this study, a fecal IgA ELISA was evaluated as a method for identifying the porcine species from fecal samples. Both domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domestica) and wild boars (Sus scrofa coreanus) showed significantly higher levels of fecal IgA than other animal species. Additionally, age dependent changes in the level of Ig A in wild boars and domestic pigs were identified; Titers of Ig A were highest in suckling period and lowest in weanling period.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.51-55
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• 2018

Herein, we report a case of badgers showing high morbidity and mortality rate due to the mixed infection of canine distemper virus (CDV) and Streptococcus canis (S. canis) in a farm where wild animal, badger, is being reared for herbal medicine. During the period of about one month, 120 out of 320 badgers showed severe respiratory symptoms and died, and 3 bodies were submitted to the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency for disease diagnosis. The lung with the most severe necropsy findings failed to collapse and showed dark reddening and had yellowish nodules on the cut surface. The characteristic and common histopathologic findings include multifocal necrosis with hemorrhage of the lung, severe lymphoid depletion of the spleen and intracytoplasmic or intranuclear inclusion bodies in almost all organs. Finally, CDV and S. canis were identified by immunohistochemistry and bacterial isolation, respectively. This is the first mixed infection case of CDV and S. canis in badgers being raised on the farm.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.97-104
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• 2012

본 연구는 국내에 서식하고 있는 야생 조류에서의 뉴캣슬 병바이러스(NDV) 감염 분포율을 조사하였다. 본 연구를 위하여 2011년 2월에서 11월에 걸쳐 포획한 8개 목 42종의 야생 조류 1,024수를 대상으로 NDV에 대한 혈청 검사를 혈구 응집 억제 반응법으로 실시하였다. 그 결과, 조사 대상 야생조류 중 12.6%(129/1,024)에서NDV 항체가 검출되었다. NDV 항체가 검출된 야생 조류는 기러기목의 6종(원앙, 청둥오리, 흰뺨검둥오리, 고방오리, 쇠기러기, 쇠오리)과 도요 목의 괭이갈매기였다. 이 중 원앙(27.8%, 32/115), 청둥오리(20.8%, 57/274), 흰뺨검둥오리(11.9%, 36/303)는 10% 이상 높은 항체양성률을 나타내었으며, 고방오리(2.9%, 1/34), 괭이갈매기(2.9%, 1/34), 쇠기러기(1.8%, 1/56), 쇠오리(1.4%, 1/69)는 3% 미만의 낮은 NDV 항체 양성률을 나타내었다. 그러나 나머지 6개목 35종의 야생 조류에서는 NDV 항체가 검출되지 않았다. 항체 양성률이 높은 원앙, 청둥오리, 흰뺨검둥오리를 대상으로 시기별 조사한 결과, 원앙의 경우 11월 25%(24/96), 2월 42%(8/19)의 항체 양성률을, 청둥오리의 경우 10월 33%(1/3), 11월 25%(26/104), 2월 21.1%(19/90), 3월 14.3%(11/77)의 항체 양성률을, 흰뺨검둥오리의 경우 10월 4.5%(2/44), 11월 12.2%(12/98), 2월 16.4%(9/55), 3월 12.3%(13/106)의 양성률을 보였다. 본 연구 결과는 국내에서 서식하는 원앙, 청둥오리, 흰뺨검둥오리 등 야생 오리류가 NDV의 주된 자연 숙주이며, NDV 감염은 10월과 11월 사이에 감염이 급증하기 시작하여 동절기 동안 순환 감염이 일어나는 계절적 특성을 보이는 있음을 나타낸다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.143-154
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• 2020

Background: Korean wild boars (Sus scrofa coreanus Heude), because of their adaptability, are a widespread large mammal; however, they sometimes cause problems by invading farms and eating the crops, creating insufficiencies of some foods in South Korea. To understand the diet composition of Korean wild boars according to sex and body size, we collected their feces from Mt. Jeombongsan, Seoraksan National Park, South Korea. The sizes of fecal samples were measured, and genomic DNA was extracted from the samples. We amplified specific loci targeting plants (rbcL and trnL) and animals (COI) to detect the food sources of this omnivore and amplified the ZF and SRY regions to determine the sex. Results: In the wild boar feces, Rosaceae and Bryophyte were the most frequently detected plant food sources at the family level and Diptera and Haplotaxida were the most frequently detected animal food sources at the order level. As a result of sex determination, the sex ratio of wild boars collected in the Mt. Jeombongsan area was approximately 1:1. Our result suggested that there is no significant difference between the diet composition of male and female boars. Based on the average cross-sectional area of the feces, the top 25% were classified into the large body size group and the bottom 25% were classified into the small body size group. The large body size group mainly preferred Actinidiaceae, and the small body size group most frequently consumed Fagaceae. The diet of the large body size group was more diverse than the small body size group. Conclusions: Our results showed that the wild boars preferred Rosaceae, especially Sanguisorba and Filipendula, as plant food sources, and Diptera and Coleoptera of Insecta as animal food sources. Based on the results, the dietary preferences of wild boar appear to be distinguished by not their sex but their body size. Our study could help to elucidate the feeding ecology and population structure of wild boar, as well as address conservation and management issues.

• Journal of Plant Biology
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.329-336
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• 1995

Raphanus sativus L. var. hortensis f. raphanistroides (wild radish: Brassicaceae), a herbaceous perennial, occurs only on beaches in East Asia. Genetic diversity and population structure of seven Korean populations were investigated using starch gel electrophoresis. Although the Korean populatins are small, isolated with patchy distribution, the population maintain a moderate level of genetic diversity; the mean percentage fo polymorphic loci was 51.4%, mean number of alleles per locus was 1.84, and mean expected heterozygosity was 0.116. A combination of animal-outcrossing breeding system, wide geographical distribution, restricted ecological distribution, and a propensity for high fecundity may in part be explanatory factors contributing the moderate level of genetic diversity within populations. An overall excess of homozygotes relative to Hardy-Weinberg expetations (mean FISa=0.116) indicates that consanguineous mating occur within wild radish populations, leading to a family structure within a circumscribed area. Although population of wild radish experience a limited gene flow, only 5% of the total genetic variation found in Korean wild radish populations examined is due to differences among populations (mean GST=0.052). This value is considerably lower than the mean values of species with similar life history and ecological characteristics. However, significant differences were found in allele frequencies between populations for all polymorphic loci (P<0.01). It is supposed that directional selection toward genetic uniformity (similar gene frequencies) in a relatively homogenous habitat is thought to be operated among Korean wild radish populations.