Management strategies for dog populations and their diseases include reproductive control,
euthanasia and vaccination, among others. However, the effectiveness of these strategies …

Introduced carnivores exert considerable pressure on native predators through predation,
competition and disease transmission. Recent research shows that exotic carnivores …

The interactions of dogs and wildlife are receiving increasing attention across the globe.
Evidence suggests that dogs can negatively affect wildlife in a variety of ways, including …

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a global multi-host pathogen that is capable of causing
considerable mortality in a range of species and is important in the field of conservation …

Multi-host pathogens can pose a serious conservation threat when free-ranging domestic
animal populations occur alongside susceptible populations of wild species. An example is …

The purpose of this study was to estimate the apparent prevalence and identify risk factors
for antibody levels (AL) against canine distemper virus (CDV), canine parvovirus (CPV), and …

The giant panda (Ailuropioda melanoleuca), a unique relic species in China and a global
biodiversity conservation symbol, faces the threat of canine distemper virus (CDV) …

Dogs are often commensal with human settlements. In areas where settlements are adjacent
to wildlife habitat, the management of dogs can affect risk of spillover of disease to wildlife …

Introduced animals impact endemic populations through predation, competition, and
disease transmission. Populations of endemic carnivores in Madagascar are declining, and …

The rich history and global abundance of domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) present a unique
opportunity and an ideal model for interdisciplinary research. Canine evolutionary history …