A. T. Gilbert

Spatiotemporal overlap and contact rates among small Indian mongooses and free-roaming domestic dogs in Puerto Rico: Implications for rabies virus transmission

This study quantifies contact rates between small Indian mongooses and free-roaming domestic dogs in Puerto Rico, finding limited interspecific interactions and highlighting home range overlap as a key factor in rabies virus transmission risk.

Evaluation of oral baits and distribution methods for Tasmanian devils (Sarcophilus harrisii)

This study evaluates oral baits as vaccine delivery vehicles for Tasmanian devils, finding that captive and wild devils consume placebo baits but face competition from non-target species, with automated dispensers improving uptake.

Ethyl-Iophenoxic acid as a serum marker for oral baiting of carnivorous marsupials

This study tests Et-IPA as a biomarker for oral bait consumption in Tasmanian devils, finding it remains detectable in serum for at least 56 days.

Accounting for animal movement improves vaccination strategies against wildlife disease in heterogeneous landscapes

This study shows that habitat selection-based baiting strategies improve raccoon rabies seroprevalence in urban-suburban areas compared to current baiting methods.

Variation in host home range decreases rabies vaccination effectiveness by increasing the spatial spread of rabies

This study shows that variation in raccoon home range size increases rabies spread and reduces vaccination effectiveness by affecting disease dynamics and vaccine delivery strategies.