Mapping urban canid health in Madison, Wisconsin

Abstract

Urban coyotes and foxes are potential reservoirs for infectious disease and parasites. Little is known about disease prevalence in urban wildlife and the risk of transmission to humans and domestic animals. To assess the... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Holly Hovanec (University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine)
  2. Miranda Torkelson (University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine)
  3. Marcus Mueller (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
  4. Kurt Sladky (University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine)
  5. David Drake (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Topic Areas

Topics: One Health , Topics: Disease Surveillance/Response , Topics: Terrestrial Mammals

Session

TUE-PS » Student Posters & Break (10:00 - Tuesday, 2nd August, Acropolis)