Wildlife Health Data Scientist- Wildlife Conservation Society
The Wildlife Health Data Scientist & Manager is integral to the success of the WCS-WHIP database, SMART Health and their integration.
Archive for May, 2020
Elk Hoof Disease- An Emerging Issue
Treponeme-associated hoof disease is an emerging disease in elk, with California reporting its first cases this week.
Faculty Position in Wildlife Pathology- Penn Vet
The Diagnostic Pathology Service at New Bolton Center, Department of Pathobiology, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants for a faculty position in Wildlife Pathology.
Hawaiian Monk Seal Conservation Veterinarian
Job Description: The Hawaiian Monk Seal Conservation Veterinarian is a member of a multidisciplinary team. This individual provides veterinary care for our rehabilitation program and veterinary leadership for the Animal Programs team. This individual will represent the Center in veterinary partnerships, such as NOAA’s Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program and […]
Elk Hoof Disease Found in California for First Time
California’s first cases of elk hoof disease have been reported by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Mitigating Disease Impacts in Amphibian Populations: Capitalizing on the Thermal Optimum Mismatch Between a Pathogen and Its Host
An example of how biotic and abiotic factors can decrease the resiliency of wildlife against pathogens and disease, and how we can potentially use this information to help mitigate infectious wildlife disease.
FIRST REPORT OF ADENOVIRAL HEMORRHAGIC DISEASE IN THREE MULE DEER IN ARIZONA
This study presents the gross and histopathological findings of adenoviral hemorrhagic disease in two yearling and one adult mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus). These cases represent the first known outbreak of deer adenovirus (Odocoileus adenovirus 1) in Arizona.
Plasma proteomic profiles differ between European and North American myotid bats colonized by Pseudogymnoascus destructans
The differences in plasma proteomic profiles between European and North American bat species colonized by Pd suggest European bats have evolved tolerance mechanisms towards Pd infection.
TARGETED RESEQUENCING OF WETLAND SEDIMENT AS A TOOL FOR AVIAN INFLUENZA VIRUS SURVEILLANCE
This proof-of-concept study shows the potential utility of sediment sampling coupled with genomics-based analysis as a tool for AIV surveillance.
LETHAL AND SUBLETHAL AMPHIBIAN HOST RESPONSES TO BATRACHOCHYTRIUM DENDROBATIDIS EXPOSURE ARE DETERMINED BY THE ADDITIVE INFLUENCE OF HOST RESOURCE AVAILABILITY
The effects of infection with Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (BD), a pathogen of amphibian hosts that causes chytridiomycosis, may be magnified under conditions of low food availability, which could induce lethal and sublethal effects on hosts that might otherwise be asymptomatic.
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