Deer density and disease prevalence influence transmission of Chronic Wasting Disease in White-tailed Deer
January 1, 2013
Host-parasite dynamics and strategies for managing infectious diseases of wildlife depend on the functional relationship between disease transmission rates and host density. However, the disease transmission function is rarely known for free-living wildlife, leading to uncertainty regarding the impacts of diseases on host populations and effective control actions. We evaluated the influence of deer density, landscape features, and soil clay content on transmission of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in young (
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Title | Deer density and disease prevalence influence transmission of Chronic Wasting Disease in White-tailed Deer |
| DOI | 10.1890/ES12-00141.1 |
| Authors | Michael D. Samuel, Bryan J. Richards, Daniel J. Storm, Robert E. Rolley, Paul Shelton, Nicholas S. Keuler, Timothy R. Van Deelen |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Ecosphere |
| Index ID | 70173517 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Coop Res Unit Leetown |