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Biochemical and hematological parameters of clinically healthy birds of prey of three species of the order Falconiformes contained in the conditions of kennel were investigated. The data obtained were analyzed in relation to their importance for assessing health status of the birds. Macro and microscopic study of faeces as well as detection of helminth eggs were carried out. Extensiveness of helminth invasion of 13 bird species in kennel was 24.6%. 7 helminth species were identified. The highest frequency of occurrence was found for nematode Capillaria falconis, which may indicate the formation of the resistant foci of capillariasis in the conditions of aviary. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The results of helminthological and bacteriological studies of rodents (squirrels) and insectivores (hedgehogs) of the urban biotope are presented. Causes of helminthiases outbreaks were studied. The possibility of the use of information about helminth fauna and the invasion intensity of micromammals by helminths as indicators of anthropogenic pollution are pointed. The possible measures for fighting and prevention of the helminthiases of micromammals inhabiting in the urban forest area of Moscow are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]