Plague Vaccine Bait
Detailed Description
The USGS developed an oral sylvatic plague vaccine (SPV) to help immunize prairie dogs against plague. The SPV is administered via a brightly colored, peanut butter flavored bait.
If successful, the SPV could help protect endangered black-footed ferret populations in the western U.S. because the ferrets rely on prairie dogs for food. The SPV project is a collaboration of over 30 organizations and agencies.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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USGS Commitment to Animal Welfare in Research
What is animal welfare? Animal welfare in research means we learn while keeping animals safe and treated humanely. At USGS, we avoid disturbing animals whenever possible, use the smallest number needed, and make any necessary handling brief and gentle. Animals under our care have clean, safe conditions with veterinary oversight. Staff are trained and retrained regularly. If conditions aren’t safe...
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Alaska Science Center, Columbia Environmental Research Center, Eastern Ecological Science Center, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Fort Collins Science Center, Great Lakes Science Center, National Wildlife Health Center, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), Western Fisheries Research Center