Mitigating Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans in Europe

摘要: The infectious chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) has been responsible for severe population declines of salamander populations in Europe. Serious and loss urodelan diversity may occur if appropriate action is not taken to mitigate against the further spread impact Bsal. We provide an overview several potential mitigation methods, describe their possible advantages limitations. conclude that long-term, context-dependent, multi-faceted approaches are needed successfully adverse effects Bsal, these should be initiated pre-arrival pathogen. establishment ex situ assurance colonies, or management units, species threatened with extinction, considered as soon possible. While conservation preventive measures aimed at improving biosecurity by limiting amphibian trade implemented quickly, major challenges lie ahead designing disease containment post-arrival increasing public awareness.