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Domestic dogs and wild carnivores live in close proximity with each other in the buffer zone surrounding Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. This proximity allows diseases, including highly contagious and deadly parvoviruses, to be transmitted between domestic and wild species. Researchers will investigate the prevalence and geographical footprint of different strains of parvovirus in Serengeti National Park to evaluate potential transmission between dogs and wildlife. Data will be used to assess if current health measures, including mass domestic dog vaccination campaigns, are sufficient to minimize parvovirus risk to African wild carnivores, as well as identify parvoviral strains to improve these vital intervention strategies.

Study ID
D16ZO-819
Study Status
Complete
Start Date
11/01/2016
Grant amount awarded
$10,800
Grant recipient
Washington State University
Study country
United States
Investigator
Felix Lankester, DVM
Study category
Infectious Disease