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Landscape genetics of raccoons (Procyon lotor) associated with ridges and valleys of Pennsylvania: implications for oral rabies vaccination programs.
Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.) - 1 Dec 2009
Root J Jeffrey, Puskas Robert B, Fischer Justin W, Swope Craig B, Neubaum Melissa A, Reeder Serena A, Piaggio Antoinette J
Abstract excerpt
Raccoons are the reservoir for the raccoon rabies virus variant in the United States. To combat this threat, oral rabies vaccination (ORV) programs are conducted in many eastern states. To aid in these efforts, the genetic structure of raccoons (Procyon lotor) was assessed in southwestern Pennsylvania to determine if select geographic features (i.e., ridges and valleys) serve as corridors or hindrances to raccoon...
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