ORAL VACCINATION OF FOXES: PRINCIPLE AND FIELD APPLICATION

Abstract

Oral vaccination of the red fox against rabies using baits revealed very efficient
for eliminating rabies in many European countries. The “Program for control and
eradication of rabies via oral vaccination of foxes” elaborated by the Veterinary
Office plans to perform aerial vaccine bait distribution in Spring and Autumn until
2015 at least. Campaigns have already been carried out in autumn 2011, spring &
autumn 2012 over all the territory of BIH, including Public Awareness Campaigns.
The role of Doctors of Veterinary Medicine is of paramount importance for
educating the public regarding rabies and re-enforcing the epidemio-surveillance
of the disease.