[The question of further rabies control in Germany]

By means of a mathematical model the question is considered whether and how rabies can be controlled in Germany by oral vaccination of foxes. The model shows that from the success obtained so far one should not yet assume to have rabies under control. Because immunization of foxes causes an increase in the fox population size, the number of available vaccine baits per fox decreases. Model calculations indicate, at least in some areas of Germany, it may be necessary to increase vaccine baits per area i order to reach and maintain a rabies free stage.