ORVP 2017
Zapata, TX - Del Rio TX - Apline TX
The Zoonosis Control Division's Oral Rabies Vaccination Programs (ORVP) were created to eliminate rabies in coyotes (Canis latrans) in South Texas and rabies in gray foxes(Urocyon cinereoargenteus) in West Central Texas. Both the South Texas Program and the West Central Texas Program utilize an oral rabies vaccine with a bait attractant. The vaccine/bait units are distributed aerially along transect lines. This ensures a consistent coverage of the target area. Each of the Programs has its own variation of bait matrix and bait/vaccine unit distribution density adapted for the individual target species.
Texas ORVP Participating Agencies
The Texas ORVP is a cooperative program that involves or has involved many local, state, federal, and corporate participation. Below is a list of the entities currently or historically have been involved with the Texas ORVP.
· Texas State Guard
· Texas National Guard
· Texas Department of State Health Services
· Texas Wildlife Services
· USDA Predator Research Facility, Logan Utah
· US Army Veterinary Lab, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas
· US Air Force
· (CDC) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
· Texas A&M University System
· Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
· USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
· National Wildlife Research Center
· Dynamic Avation Group
· Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
· Merial Limited
· Hills Pet Nutrition
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