Factors affecting the occurrence and distribution of canine distemper virus in raccoons (Procyon lotor) in Ontario, Canada

Abstract

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is one of the most common infectious causes of mortality in wild carnivores, particularly raccoons (Procyon lotor). Our objectives were to describe the epidemiology of CDV in raccoons in southern... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Sarah Brisson (University of Guelph/Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative)
  2. David L. Pearl (University of Guelph)
  3. Doug Campbell (Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative)
  4. Davor Ojkic (Animal Health Laboratory, University of Guelph)
  5. Paul Oesterle (Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative)
  6. Nicole Nemeth (University of Guelph/Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative)
  7. Claire M. Jardine (University of Guelph/Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative)

Topic Areas

Topics: Infectious Disease , Topics: Disease Surveillance/Response , Topics: Terrestrial Mammals

Session

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