Serologic survey for microbial pathogens
Zarnke RL. 1984. Serologic survey for microbial pathogens. Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Game. Juneau, AK
A serological survey of seven wildlife species found throughout Alaska revealed strong evidence for one disease and lesser evidence for two other diseases. Parainfluenza 3 virus (PI3) antibody was found in 40 of 92 (43%) bison (Bison bison) sera. Bivine viral diarrhea virus (BVD) antibody was found in 3 of 95 (3%) bison, 2 of 20 (10%) caribou (Rangifer tarandus), and 2 of 32 (6%) muskox (Ovibos moschatus) sera. Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis virus (IBR) antibody was found in 1 of 95 (1%) bison and 3 of 20 (15%) caribou sera. No evidence of previous exposure to these three viruses was found in 44 Dall sheep (Ovis dalli), 22 moose (alces alces), 18 mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus), or 9 sitka black tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus sitkensis), nor was evidence of brucllosis or leptospirosis found in muskox, Dall sheep, or mountain goat.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Zarnke, Randall
- Date of Issue
- 1984
- Publisher
- Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Game
- Units
- DENA
- Keywords
- Alaska, microbial pathogens, serological survey, Wildlife