Serological survey for rabies antibodies in raptors from California.
Fifty-three newly captive birds of prey were tested serologically for neutralizing antibodies against rabies virus, using a fluorescent focus inhibition test. No significant antibody titers were detected with this sensitive and specific technique in any of these birds. This study supports the contention that free-ranging birds of prey are of limited importance in the epidemiology of rabies.
Shannon
L M
LM
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, Davis 95616.
Poulton
J L
JL
Emmons
R W
RW
Woodie
J D
JD
Fowler
M E
ME
D000818:Animals; D000835:Animals, Wild; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis*; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000276:immunology*; D001717:Birds; D002140:California; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique / Q000662:veterinary; D011818:Rabies / Q000276:immunology / Q000662:veterinary*
D000914:Antibodies, Viral