Serum from 72 wild coyotes (Canis latrans) in southeastern Colorado (USA) was collected and analyzed for prevalence of antibody to canine parvovirus (CPV) and canine distemper virus (CDV) from 1985 to 1988. The prevalence of antibodies to CPV and CDV was 71% and 57%, respectively, for the 4 yr of the study. Prevalence of antibody to CPV did not differ among years, between sexes, or with age. Prevalence of antibody to CDV did not differ among years or between sexes, but was significantly higher in adults (62%) than juveniles (33%). Prevalence of antibodies against CPV and CDV in southeastern Colorado was comparable to results reported in other serologic surveys in the western United States.
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1 April 1991
Prevalence of Antibodies against Canine Parvovirus and Canine Distemper Virus in Wild Coyotes in Southeastern Colorado
Eric M. Gese,
Ronald D. Schultz,
Orrin J. Rongstad,
David E. Andersen
Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Vol. 27 • No. 2
April 1991
Vol. 27 • No. 2
April 1991
canine distemper virus
Canine parvovirus
Canis latrans
coyotes
seroprevalence
survey