title: Serological survey for rabies antibodies in raptors from California.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, Davis 95616.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Shannon
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Poulton
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Emmons
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Woodie
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Fowler
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D000914:Antibodies, Viral