Toppikr
  • World
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Middle East
    • U.S.
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Health

Subscribe for Updates

Get the latest creative news from TOPPIKR about world, politics and business.

What's Hot

MIT Drop-Out, Alexandr Wang Became The World’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaire at 25

20/03/2023

38 Amazing Outdoor Spots Across the U.S. to Add to Your Bucket List

20/03/2023

The banking crisis threatens the the Fed’s inflation fight. Here’s how.

20/03/2023
Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest
Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest RSS
Toppikr
Subscribe
  • World
    1. Africa
    2. Americas
    3. Asia
    4. Europe
    5. Middle East
    6. U.S.
    7. View All

    Nigeria’s chaotic banknote switch ruled invalid by supreme court

    09/03/2023

    Nigeria elections 2023: Governorship polls delayed amid disputed presidential vote

    09/03/2023

    Nigeria elections: Peter Obi lands surprise win in Lagos State

    27/02/2023

    Burna Boy, Afrobeats stars take center stage at the NBA All-Star game

    25/02/2023

    Jamie Cail death: Investigators “anxiously awaiting” autopsy and toxicology reports for former US swimmer who died in the US Virgin Islands

    01/03/2023

    Mexico election reform bill: AMLO accuses protesters of narco links

    01/03/2023

    Jamie Cail, former American swimming champion, dies in US Virgin Islands

    01/03/2023

    Peru: Mummy found in man’s food delivery bag in Peru

    01/03/2023

    Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou to make historic visit to mainland China

    20/03/2023

    Kim Jong Un talks up North Korea’s nuclear capability as daughter watches latest missile test

    20/03/2023

    South Korea planned a 69-hour workweek. Millennials and Generation Z had other ideas

    19/03/2023

    How Taiwan rebuffs China by embracing its Indigenous people

    19/03/2023

    Russia’s war in Ukraine, Xi’s Moscow visit

    20/03/2023

    Xi-Putin meeting: China’s president arrives in Moscow for talks

    20/03/2023

    March 19, 2023 Russia-Ukraine news

    19/03/2023

    King Charles marks first Mother’s Day since Queen’s death

    19/03/2023

    Iraq war: 20 years on, trauma from American invasion continues to haunt Iraqis

    20/03/2023

    Netanyahu government makes first climbdown on plan to weaken Israel’s judiciary

    20/03/2023

    Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities Fast Facts

    18/03/2023

    Naftali Bennett Fast Facts | CNN

    17/03/2023

    These are the deaths and investigations connected to the Murdaugh family

    20/03/2023

    What are AT1 bonds and why are Credit Suisse’s now worthless?

    20/03/2023

    Starbucks’ new CEO steps in two weeks early

    20/03/2023

    Colorado dentist arrested in ‘heinous, complex and calculated’ poisoning death of his wife

    20/03/2023

    IMF approves nearly $3B in bailouts for Sri Lanka

    20/03/2023

    These are the deaths and investigations connected to the Murdaugh family

    20/03/2023

    Blinken accuses all sides in Ethiopian conflict of committing war crimes

    20/03/2023

    What are AT1 bonds and why are Credit Suisse’s now worthless?

    20/03/2023
  • Politics

    The House Just Passed a Spending Bill Without the Hyde Amendment for the First Time in 45 Years

    20/03/2023

    Manhattan D.A. says his office will not tolerate threats to the rule of law after Trump calls on supporters to protest

    20/03/2023

    Graham accuses DeSantis of ‘taking the Chinese position’ on Ukraine in calling war a ‘territorial dispute’

    19/03/2023

    The Texas Abortion Ban Might Be the First, But It Won’t Be the Last

    19/03/2023

    Trump says he’ll be arrested Tuesday as DA eyes charges

    18/03/2023
  • Economy

    The banking crisis threatens the the Fed’s inflation fight. Here’s how.

    20/03/2023

    Buffalo man admits to defrauding money from banks and insurance company

    20/03/2023

    Stalling wage growth since 2008 costs £11,000 a year, says think tank

    20/03/2023

    Inflation relief checks live updates: Stock market, recession, student loans, tax refunds, banking crisis

    20/03/2023

    “I got paid all my money”: Shazam 2 Director Knew the $125 Million Movie Would Be A Box Office Flop

    19/03/2023
  • Business

    5 Tips for Winning Healthcare Tenders

    20/03/2023

    How “Payment Banks” Could Prevent the Next Bank Collapse

    19/03/2023

    Get the Most Out of Zoho at Zoholics 2023 in Austin, TX

    19/03/2023

    FedEx (FDX) earnings Q3 2023

    18/03/2023

    Bank rescues ease crisis fears but investors worry it’s not enough

    17/03/2023
  • Technology

    Microsoft, Nuance announce clinical notes application powered by OpenAI

    20/03/2023

    5 secrets only cybersecurity pros and hackers know

    20/03/2023

    SVB fail is double-whammy for startups dealing with plunge in venture

    19/03/2023

    Never miss a call again even when your phone’s in another room

    19/03/2023

    How a TikTok ban in the U.S. might work

    18/03/2023
  • Science

    The IPCC’s 2023 Climate Report Has Dire Warnings About Humanity’s Future

    20/03/2023

    Stephen Hawking’s final theorem turns time and causality inside out

    20/03/2023

    Spring equinox 2023: Why day and night aren’t actually equal in length

    20/03/2023

    North Sea cod are getting smaller—can we reverse that?

    20/03/2023

    Turning to social science for solutions – Newspaper

    20/03/2023
  • Entertainment

    Billie Eilish’s ‘Swarm’ Character Was Based on This Real-Life Cult Leader

    20/03/2023

    Dr. Dominic Brandy Shares Secret Weapon He Used to Successfully Fight and Defeat Cancer

    20/03/2023

    Bruce Willis Celebrated by Family in 68th-Birthday Video

    20/03/2023

    16 Black History Movies You’ll Want to Add to Your Queue

    20/03/2023

    Taron Egerton in Compelling Game Origin, but Missed Potential

    20/03/2023
  • Sports

    Baker Mayfield Shares His Interest For Joining The Bucs

    20/03/2023

    How Lindsey Vonn Streamlined Her Sleep Routine to Finally Get Good Rest

    20/03/2023

    Perez’s concerns over Verstappen Saudi GP pace “normal”

    20/03/2023

    “I Think My Time Has Come Now”

    20/03/2023

    Washington Nationals news & notes: Keibert Ruiz signs long-term extension; looking to be leader in D.C.

    20/03/2023
  • Health

    What to know about kefir, one of the original gut-friendly foods

    20/03/2023

    Ozempic Is a Weight-Loss Sensation, But These Foods Give The Same Effect : ScienceAlert

    20/03/2023

    The neurophysiological underpinnings of malevolent creativity might vary by gender

    20/03/2023

    Previously Unknown Driver of Aging Discovered – Simple Supplement May Reverse It

    19/03/2023

    Study Shows Healthy Dogs and Cats Can Transmit Dangerous Microbes to Humans – And Vice Versa

    19/03/2023
Toppikr
Home»Science»Culling vampire bats to curb rabies doesn’t always work
Science

Culling vampire bats to curb rabies doesn’t always work

10/03/2023No Comments4 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Vampire-bat-cluster.jpg
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

For more than 50 years, Latin American countries have killed vampire bats to curb the spread of rabies. These flying vampires are common hosts of disease-causing viruses that kill and cost hundreds of cattle each year. Estimated $170,000 It damages local farmers in southern Peru every year.

Anti-vampire agents are used to kill wildlife. This lethal venom spreads to up to 15 bats per animal treated. But he has one problem that humans have not been able to explain.

“The intervention was well-intentioned to control the infection, but it backfired because we didn’t understand how the animals would respond,” he said. Daniel Strykerprofessor of viral ecology at the University of Glasgow and senior author of a new study published today scientific progressInstead of slowing the progression of rabies, culling in areas with high circulation of the virus caused bats to fly more frequently across landscapes, accelerating the spread of the disease.

it’s all a matter of timing

The authors of the study first studied how culling affects bat populations and then the risk of transmitting rabies to livestock in large areas of southern Peru. Although culling reduced bat populations, it didn’t stop the hungry biters entirely. About 59% of farms in the area report that he had at least one animal bitten by a vampire bat three months after he was exterminated.

The team also examined how culling affects the circulation of the rabies virus. By sequencing the viral genome sequence, we reconstructed how the virus spread across the landscape through space and time.

Culling affected how quickly the virus spread. Viruses seem to spread faster if culling takes place in areas where virus circulation is active. It seems that he flew away to avoid death. This makes bats more likely to carry the virus over long distances.

But in areas without recent rabies outbreaks, the virus takes more time to spread. Our findings suggest that it all comes down to context. Aggressive culling in an area before the virus arrives may slow its spread to new areas and prolong rabies-free areas. “I can’t say that rabies never happens, but it probably happens more slowly,” he says, Streicker.

A vampire bat in flight. Daniel Steicker, University of Glasgow

Is culling the only strategy?

Vaccination is an alternative means of controlling rabies, but Steicker said people in Latin America have historically been reluctant to vaccinate. People often get the rabies vaccine after being exposed to the virus, but this is less effective. Another problem is that vaccine delivery has become difficult in some remote areas of Latin America.

Vaccination of livestock is another option for controlling rabies transmission. However, vaccinating all animals is costly for farmers, especially those living in areas with little or no rabies problem.

Some locals set fire to roosters to destroy potentially diseased birds, or cut down trees that might harbor other rabies-infected creatures to save themselves. However, the researchers do not recommend these methods because they can harm animals that are not infected with the virus.

Other ways to slow rabies

Vampire bats are not the only bat species that transmit rabies, but they may be the primary rabies vector. These vampires have to eat almost every night, putting the victim at a higher risk of contracting rabies. Grazing cattle and other livestock also provided bats with an almost limitless food source, Stryker said.

Instead of vaccinating humans and cattle, One approach is Researching a vampire bat vaccine. Vaccinating bats is not easy. They are reclusive wild animals and nearly impossible to catch individually. Successful rabies vaccines require delivery techniques to reach sufficient numbers of wild animals. Steicker and his team are now self-seeding vaccine that they administer to one bat. From there, the vaccine can spread on its own to other bats.

Another approach is reproductive suppression, in which bats consume blood containing coumestrol, an organic compound that acts as a bat. contraception. in progress research suggested that coumestrol affects the fertility and population decline of male and female vampire bats. Ultimately, controlling rabies in bat populations will require all three strategies, he said: vaccination, reproductive suppression, and preventive culling in areas where the virus has not yet reached. said.




Source

bats Culling curb doesnt rabies vampire work
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
TOPPIKR
  • Website
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

TOPPIKR is an international news website that covers everything from current events, politics, entertainment, culture, tech, science, and healthcare. This also includes everything from video games and music to movies and gadgets.

Related Posts

The IPCC’s 2023 Climate Report Has Dire Warnings About Humanity’s Future

20/03/2023

Stephen Hawking’s final theorem turns time and causality inside out

20/03/2023

Spring equinox 2023: Why day and night aren’t actually equal in length

20/03/2023

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Entertainment

Billie Eilish’s ‘Swarm’ Character Was Based on This Real-Life Cult Leader

20/03/2023

Dr. Dominic Brandy Shares Secret Weapon He Used to Successfully Fight and Defeat Cancer

20/03/2023

Bruce Willis Celebrated by Family in 68th-Birthday Video

20/03/2023

16 Black History Movies You’ll Want to Add to Your Queue

20/03/2023
Stay In Touch
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Vimeo
Don't Miss
Personal Finance

MIT Drop-Out, Alexandr Wang Became The World’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaire at 25

20/03/2023

Making a self-made millionaire is most often attributed to dedication and hard work. I have.…

38 Amazing Outdoor Spots Across the U.S. to Add to Your Bucket List

20/03/2023

The banking crisis threatens the the Fed’s inflation fight. Here’s how.

20/03/2023

The IPCC’s 2023 Climate Report Has Dire Warnings About Humanity’s Future

20/03/2023

Subscribe for Updates

Get the latest creative news from TOPPIKR about world, politics and business.

About Us
About Us

TOPPIKR is an International news website founded by a team of passionate, developers & journalists.
The site consists mainly of articles to news stories from other outlets about politics, entertainment, and current events. it also has a newsletter featured by many global columnists.

We're accepting new partnerships currently.

Politics

The House Just Passed a Spending Bill Without the Hyde Amendment for the First Time in 45 Years

20/03/2023

Manhattan D.A. says his office will not tolerate threats to the rule of law after Trump calls on supporters to protest

20/03/2023

Graham accuses DeSantis of ‘taking the Chinese position’ on Ukraine in calling war a ‘territorial dispute’

19/03/2023

Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest RSS
  • ABOUT TOPPIKR
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Disclaimer
  • GDPR Notice
© 2023 TopPikr. All Rights Reserved

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website.

You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings.

Toppikr
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.