A5080180079- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Forest Management and Policy
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Bird parasitology and diseases
United States Department of Agriculture
2014-2025
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
2016-2025
National Wildlife Research Center
2015-2024
Life Services (United States)
2013-2024
Texas A&M University – Commerce
2012-2017
Colorado State University
2002-2017
Texas A&M University
2017
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
2017
Japan Wildlife Research Center
2017
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases
2013
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Abstract Cross-species disease transmission between wildlife, domestic animals and humans is an increasing threat to public veterinary health. Wild pigs are increasingly a potential health threat. Here we investigate 84 pathogens the host species most at risk for with wild using network approach. We assess agricultural human by evaluating status of these co-occurrence pigs, agriculture humans. identified 34 (87%) OIE listed swine that cause clinical in livestock, poultry, On average 73%...
Abstract In many cities throughout North America, human–coyote conflicts are an emerging problem. Little research has described temporal and spatial patterns of conflicts, although such information can be important step in developing optimizing management efforts. We used reports from 22 entities within the Denver Metropolitan Area (DMA) Colorado that provided on coyote observations (signs, sightings, encounters) (incidents, pet‐attacks, human‐attacks). Our objectives were to 1) define,...
Wild pigs (Sus scrofa) cause damage to agricultural crops in their native range as well the portions of globe where they have been introduced. In US, states with highest introduced wild pig populations are Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South and Texas. The present study summarizes first survey-based effort value full extent producers six these eleven US states. survey was distributed by USDA National Agricultural...
Vampire bat rabies causes significant impacts within its endemic range in Mexico. These include livestock mortality, animal testing costs, post-exposure prophylaxis and human mortality risk. Mitigation of the can be achieved by vaccinating controlling vampire populations. A benefit-cost analysis was performed to examine economic efficiency these methods mitigation, Monte Carlo simulations were used impact that uncertainty has on analysis. We found vaccination is efficient, with benefits...
We estimated the economic impacts of canine rabies in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Direct indirect costs post-exposure prophylaxis, dog vaccination control, diagnostic testing cattle mortality-related were accounted for. The number human deaths was updated from previous estimates based on population growth, associated with risk mortality incorporated. for uncertainty parameter using a Monte Carlo simulation that global burden is approximately $124 billion annually. This result illustrates...
Abstract Suppression of pest species via a native predator is regulating ecosystem service that has the potential to limit crop damage and produce economic benefits. American kestrels Falco sparverius are widespread, highly mobile, generalist predators hunt in human‐dominated habitats have provide previously undocumented services agricultural landscapes. We hypothesized kestrel activity associated with nest boxes artificial perches acts increase perceived predation risk that, combination...
Wild pigs (Sus scrofa) have become a pervasive issue in the United States, causing significant damage to agricultural lands and ecosystems. Toxic baits been developed as potential management tool. This study evaluates acceptability of toxic bait usage among U.S. crop producers explores influential factors respondent attitudes. Using data from survey 11 states, we found that 59.6% respondents somewhat or completely agreed use their state was acceptable, 71.4% they would be comfortable using...
Invasive wild pigs can impose significant economic costs on crop and livestock farms. Many factors influence the incidence intensity of these losses, making efforts to reduce or eradicate populations complex. While farm ranch operators may perceive as agricultural pests, other landowners often see them game with recreational value. This study investigates relationship between landowner practices that attract likelihood pig presence damage operations. It considers farmers’ own actions...
We describe improvements to monitoring/indexing methodology for predators of marine turtle nests on the east coast Florida, and resulting conservation implications from integrating into predator management. A strip transect dune line shore improved an already successful design monitoring raccoons, was also sensitive armadillos. The data were integrated management operations effectively efficiently remove species responsible nest predation. Tracking plot served validate patterns behavior...
The direct and indirect costs of suspected human rabies exposure were estimated for San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara counties, California, USA. Clinic, hospital, county public health records (1998–2002) examined to determine postexposure prophylaxis (PEP), 55 (41%) former patients contacted voluntarily provide estimates their associated with receiving PEP. Additional due animal control personnel responses rabid animals collected, including diagnostic testing wages. mean total cost a was $3,688,...
An estimated 59 000 people die annually from rabies, keeping this zoonosis on the forefront of neglected diseases, especially in developing world. Most deaths occur after being bitten by a rabid dog. Those exposed to suspect animal should receive appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) or risk death. However, vaccination dogs control and eliminate canine rabies at source has been implemented many places around Here, we analysed cost data for one such campaign area surrounding including...