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West Nile Virus and Other Avian Pathogens in Great Sage-Grouse
| GLCESU Project #: |
54-UWM-USGS-04 |
| Partners: |
University of Wisconsin, Madison and the United States Geological Survey |
| Project Contact: |
Michael Samuel (mdsamuel@wisc.edu) and Warren Porter (wporter@mhub.zoology.wisc.edu) |
| Agency Contact: |
J. Christian Franson (chris_ranson@usgs.gov), Erik Hofmeister (ehofmeister@usgs.gov), and Robert Dusek (rdusek@usgs.gov) |
| Project Funding: |
$172,431 |
| Project Dates: |
9/1/04 - 8/31/07 |
| Project Abstract: |
This project will determine the potential risks and impacts of West Nile Virus on sage-rouse populations in the western United States. Epidemiologic research on rates of disease transmission, susceptibility of sage-grouse to infection, infection reservoirs in sympatric mammal and bird species, and evaluation of other health issues potentially affecting sage-grouse populations will be integrated. The prevalence os West Nile Virus and the role of physiological stress in disease resistance of greater sage-rouse will be determined. Hatch-year susceptibility, alternate hosts, and potential reservoirs will be determined. A conceptual model to predict West Nile Virus risks to sage-grouse populations will be developed. |
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