Bird Feeders as Locations for Skunk Uptake of Oral Rabies Vaccine Baits

J Wildl Dis. 2017 Apr;53(2):424-427. doi: 10.7589/2016-11-245. Epub 2017 Feb 2.

Abstract

Significantly more (54%, P=0.003) placebo baits placed under 26 bird feeders in Arizona, US were removed by striped skunks ( Mephitis mephitis ) than at paired, nonfeeder locations (19%). Baiting at bird feeders could supplement traditional oral rabies vaccine bait placement in urban-suburban areas while engaging the public in rabies control efforts.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Animal Feed
  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Viral
  • Arizona
  • Birds
  • Mephitidae / virology*
  • Rabies / prevention & control*
  • Rabies Vaccines / administration & dosage*
  • Vaccination

Substances

  • Antibodies, Viral
  • Rabies Vaccines