Evaluation of oral baits and distribution methods for Tasmanian devils (Sarcophilus harrisii)
S. Dempsey, R. J. Pye, A. T. Gilbert, S. Benson-Amram, N. M. Fountain-Jones, J. M. Moffat, T. J. Smyser, A. S. Flies
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.
bioRxiv · Apr 13, 2022Zoology