Epizootiology of canine distemper in New Jersey raccoons.

摘要: Seventeen epizootics of canine distemper (CD) involving at least 615 raccoons (Procyon lotor) were identified between 1 September 1977 and 25 March 1991 in New Jersey (USA). Epizootics occurred three times four year intervals areas. Based on this cycling, the wide distribution CD cases, their occurrence epizootics, I propose an enzootic status for raccoons. The peak period prevalence raccoon cases end mating season March. Another activity began with increased movements young September. associated river drainages other wetlands. Age sex was not significantly different (P > 0.05) from that asymptomatic composite sample northern populations. Lethargy most commonly reported clinical sign alert or aggressive behavior rarely observed.