A female mosquito (Aedes japonicus) reared from larvae collected from the Kawaikoi Stream, Kauai.
Is there a West Nile Virus vaccine available for birds?
At this time, there is not a West Nile Virus vaccine approved for use in birds. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in collaboration with several organizations and laboratories, is developing and testing vaccines for use in birds. Many zoos and wildlife centers have been using the Fort Dodge horse vaccine (West Nile-Innovator®) in birds. The vaccine has not been tested for use in birds by Fort Dodge, and therefore, the safety and efficacy of use of this vaccine in birds is neither known nor guaranteed by Fort Dodge or the U.S. Department of Agriculture. There are currently several studies underway investigating the use of this vaccine in captive bird populations to investigate the effects of the Fort Dodge vaccine and a recombinant DNA vaccine. The recently licensed WNV vaccine by Merial (Recombitek Equine West Nile virus®) has been approved by the USDA for use in horses only. Similar to the Fort Dodge vaccine, the safety and efficacy of the Merial vaccine in birds is neither known nor guaranteed by Merial or the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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A female mosquito (Aedes japonicus) reared from larvae collected from the Kawaikoi Stream, Kauai.
Culex species mosquito biting a human hand.
Culex species mosquito biting a human hand.
The USGS developed an oral sylvatic plague vaccine (SPV) to help immunize prairie dogs against plague. The SPV is administered via a brightly colored, peanut butter flavored bait.
The USGS developed an oral sylvatic plague vaccine (SPV) to help immunize prairie dogs against plague. The SPV is administered via a brightly colored, peanut butter flavored bait.
USGS scientists capture and release wild birds while monitoring for West Nile.
USGS scientists capture and release wild birds while monitoring for West Nile.
West Nile virus (avian) case definition for wildlife
Field Manual of Wildlife Diseases
Why bother about wildlife disease?
American white pelicans breeding in the northern plains: productivity, behavior, movements, and migration
U.S. Geological Survey, National Wildlife Health Center, 2011 report of selected wildlife diseases
Climate change and wildlife health: direct and indirect effects
Disease emergence and resurgence—the wildlife-human connection
Effects of West Nile Virus
USGS West Nile Virus Research Strategy
Related
What causes chronic wasting disease?
Are birds the only species that is susceptible to West Nile Virus infection?
Can my dog or cat get West Nile Virus by eating an infected animal?
How do I handle a sick or dead animal that might have West Nile Virus?
How do I know if an animal is infected with West Nile Virus?
Can hunters get West Nile Virus from eating infected game birds?
What is the threat from West Nile Virus (WNV) to endangered and threatened bird species?
Where in the United States has West Nile Virus been detected in wildlife?
What is Avian Influenza?
What is White-nose Syndrome?
A female mosquito (Aedes japonicus) reared from larvae collected from the Kawaikoi Stream, Kauai.
A female mosquito (Aedes japonicus) reared from larvae collected from the Kawaikoi Stream, Kauai.
Culex species mosquito biting a human hand.
Culex species mosquito biting a human hand.
The USGS developed an oral sylvatic plague vaccine (SPV) to help immunize prairie dogs against plague. The SPV is administered via a brightly colored, peanut butter flavored bait.
The USGS developed an oral sylvatic plague vaccine (SPV) to help immunize prairie dogs against plague. The SPV is administered via a brightly colored, peanut butter flavored bait.
USGS scientists capture and release wild birds while monitoring for West Nile.
USGS scientists capture and release wild birds while monitoring for West Nile.