Reproductive control of capybaras through sterilization in areas at risk of transmission of brazilian spotted fever

Reproductive control of capybaras through sterilization in areas at risk of transmission of brazilian spotted fever

ABSTRACT: Groups of capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) are currently frequent inhabitants of urban areas. The species participates in the transmission cycle of Brazilian spotted fever (BSF), a zoonosis that is caused by the bacteria R. rickettsii and transmitted by vector ticks. This has led to d...

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Main Authors: Fernanda Battistella Passos Nunes, Alexandre Zanetti Nunes, Mariana Passos Nunes, Marcelo Bahia Labruna, Cristiane Schilbach Pizzutto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2020-07-01
Series:Ciência Rural
Subjects:
population control
preventive veterinary medicine
surgical techniques
zoonosis
spotted fever
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