[Baiting intervals and duration of control of the small fox tapeworm: a simulation study].
Field trials to control the small fox tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis failed to reduce the prevalence of the parasite persistently. With the experience from this empirical work, a simulation model for the population dynamics of the small fox tapeworm was developed. This model is used to examine the effect of different control strategies. Sufficient control duration is able to eradicate the parasite in simulation experiments. Baiting intervals of 4 or 6 weeks were found to be more efficient than shorter or longer intervals. The strategy used in field trials showed no sustainable effect in any of the simulation experiments. The applicability of simulation models for the planning of control measures for wildlife diseases is discussed.
Hansen
Frank
F
UFZ-Umweltforschungszentrum Leipzig-Halle GmbH.
Tackmann
Kirsten
K
Jeltsch
Florian
F
Thulke
Hans-Hermann
HH
D000818:Animals; D000835:Animals, Wild; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D004446:Echinococcus / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005260:Female; D005589:Foxes / Q000469:parasitology*; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D008954:Models, Biological; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors
D000871:Anthelmintics