Infectious Disease Prevalence and Factors Associated with Upper Respiratory Infection in Cats Following Relocation

被引:12
作者
Aziz, Mehnaz [1 ]
Janeczko, Stephanie [1 ]
Gupta, Maya [2 ]
机构
[1] ASPCA, Shelter Outreach, New York, NY 10018 USA
[2] ASPCA, Strategy Res & Dev, New York, NY 10018 USA
关键词
animal relocation; transport; animal shelter; cat; infectious disease; transfer; animal welfare; feline upper respiratory infection; feline panleukopenia virus; dermatophytosis; FELINE HERPESVIRUS; TRACT DISEASE; SHELTER CATS;
D O I
10.3390/ani8060091
中图分类号
S8 [畜牧、 动物医学、狩猎、蚕、蜂];
学科分类号
0905 ;
摘要
Feline relocation is used increasingly in animal welfare to decrease shelter euthanasia rates and increase positive outcomes. Concerns about infectious disease introduction and transmission are often expressed; however, little research has been conducted on even the baseline prevalence of infectious disease following relocation. This study, which collected data on 430 cats relocated through an established program over 7 months, evaluated the prevalence of upper respiratory infection (URI), feline panleukopenia virus (FPV) and dermatophytosis at one destination agency. The period prevalence was 25.8% for URI, 1.6% for FPV and 0.9% for dermatophytosis. Mixed-effects logistic regression was performed to investigate factors associated with URI. Younger age, increased time in transport, and increased length of stay at the destination agency were associated with increased URI prevalence following relocation. The findings of this study reveal that certain highly contagious and environmentally persistent infectious diseases, such as FPV and dermatophytosis, are uncommon following relocation in an established program; however, URI in relocated cats should be proactively managed. Animal welfare agencies can use this information to guide shelter and relocation operations and mitigate the impact of URI in relocated cats.
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