Serologic Survey of Giant Pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), and Domestic Dogs and Cats in the Wolong Reserve, China

Abstract

Sera from captive and recently res- cued giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca ) in the Wolong Reserve, China, were examined by serum neutralization or hemagg!utmnation in- hibition for antibodies to canine distemper virus (CDV), canine coronavirus (CCV), canine her- pesvirus (CHV), pseudorabies virus (PRV), ca- nine adenovirus type 2 (CAV), and canine par- vovirus (CPV). Serum samples from village domesticdogsand cats,which run free through- out the reserve also were examined. Antibodies against CPV were detected in six of eight giant pandas and all dogs and cats test- ed. The origin of the virus was not determined. Two of eight giant pandas and two of seven dogs had CDV antibody titers. Three of eight pandas and three of seven dogs had CCV an- tibody titers. Four of eight pandas and two of seven dogs had CAV titers; the titers in dogs were very high. No pandas or dogs had evidence of exposure to CHV or PRy.