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Seroprevalence of Canine Distemper and Canine Parvovirus Among Domestic Dogs in Buffer Zone of Chitwan National Park, Nepal

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  • 4
    Citations
  • 1,290
    Usage
  • 11
    Captures
  • 2
    Mentions
  • 0
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    4
    • Citation Indexes
      4
  • Usage
    1,290
    • Abstract Views
      1,099
    • Downloads
      191
  • Captures
    11
  • Mentions
    2
    • News Mentions
      2
      • News
        2
  • Ratings
    • Download Rank
      319,016

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KATHMANDU — Four of the five days of the Nepali Hindu festival of Tihar, which occurs at the same time as the better-known Deepavali, are dedicated to animals. Kukur Tihar, the second day of the five-day festival, was celebrated on Oct. 24 this year, and venerated all dogs, seen as protectors and loyal companions to humans. On the day, adherents seek out dogs, including strays, and adorn them with

Article Description

Knowing the status of disease in domestic animals such as dogs ( Canis lupus familiaris ) in fringe areas of the national parks is important to understand the potential disease prevalance in the wildlife population. Dog populations bordering the national parks pose a potential disease risk to native wildlife. We carried out a seroprevalence study among free-ranging dogs from the buffer zone of Chitwan National Park (CNP) in Nepal. A total of 163 dogs were sampled in 2017 at two sites in buffer zone of CNP and tested for antibodies against the common canine pathogens canine distemper virus (CDV) and canine parvovirus (CPV) using a commercially available ELISA kit. Results indicated the prevalence of both viruses at both sites within the six month of survey. Overall seroprevalence for CDV and CPV was 17% (95% CI: 11.7-23.9%) and 33% (95% CI: 26.0-40.9%) respectively. The detection of CDV and CPV in dog population in the buffer zone pose a risk to endangered carnivores inhabiting the park, especially tigers ( Panthera tigris ), leopards ( P. pardus )and dhole ( Cuon alpinus ). Close monitoring of disease in these species is therefore warranted. Surveillance through the opportunistic sampling of all wild carnivores and thorough investigation of all carcass should be continued.

Bibliographic Details

Amir Sadaula; Janardan Dev Joshi; Babu Ram Lamichhane; Kamal Prasad Gairhe; Naresh Subedi; Chiranjibi Prasad Pokheral; Sharada Thapaliya; Gita Pandey; Kiran Raj Rijal; Purushotam Pandey

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Free Roaming Dogs; Canine Distemper virus; Canine Parvovirus; Chitwan National Park; Tiger

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