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Journal of Wildlife Diseases, 42(4), 2006, pp. 892-896
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Long-lasting Systemic Bait Markers for Eurasian Badgers

Francesca Cagnacci1, Giovanna Massei1,2, Julia Coats1, Anton de Leeuw1 and David P. Cowan1

1 Central Science Laboratory, Sand Hutton, York Y041 1LZ, UK
2 Corresponding author (email: g.massei{at}csl.gov.uk)

ABSTRACT:   This study was carried out to assess whether Rhodamine B, ethyl-iophenoxic acid (EtIPA), and propyl-iophenoxic acid (PrIPA) can be used as long-lasting systemic bait markers for free-living badgers (Meles meles). Between June and November 2003, these chemicals were incorporated into bait distributed around badger setts. Serum, hair, and whiskers from individually marked badgers were collected in the following 4 to 24 wk. Rhodamine B was detectable as fluorescent bands up to 24 wk after ingestion of the bait. Individual badgers were found positive for EtIPA and PrIPA up to 20 wk and 18 wk after exposure, respectively. This study indicates that Rhodamine B, PrIPA, and EtIPA could be used as long-lasting markers for badgers.
  Key words:  Bait markers, European badger, iophenoxic acid, Meles meles, Rhodamine B, vaccination.






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