Rabies in Canada, with special reference to wildlife reservoirs

Abstract

The course of known outbreaks of rabies in Canada in the 20th century is sketched, and the present extensive enzootic described. Its spread throughout the North West Territories, and in the Provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, is attributed to the vast potential reservoirs of infection offered by the density of fauna in these areas-in particular, of foxes and wolves. Control and eradication is being attempted-with some success-chiefly by reducing the wildlife population and restricting the movement of dogs.