Archive for August, 2020

OIE/IUCN Guidelines for Working with Free-Ranging Wild Mammals in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic

OIE/IUCN Guidelines for Working with Free-Ranging Wild Mammals in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic

These recommendations were developed to minimize the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission from people to free-ranging, wild mammals. Specifically, these recommendations are for people engaged in wildlife work in the field, either in direct contact (e.g. handling) or indirect contact (e.g. within 2 meters or in a confined space) with free-ranging wild mammals, or working in situations in which free-ranging wild mammals may come in contact with surfaces or materials contaminated by infected personnel.

August 27, 2020 — Resources
Montana Seeks Help From Public After Several White-tailed Deer Found Dead with Symptoms Similar to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease

Montana Seeks Help From Public After Several White-tailed Deer Found Dead with Symptoms Similar to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has received several reports over the last few weeks of dead or dying white-tailed deer, along with a few antelope. Biologists are still waiting for test results to come back, but early indications indicate patterns and symptoms similar to epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD).

August 27, 2020 — News

Grad Student/Postdoc Opportunities in Wildlife Disease Ecology & Evolution

The Becker Lab at the University of Oklahoma is actively recruiting graduate students and postdocs to join and expand research projects on the ecology and evolution of infectious disease in wildlife.

August 21, 2020 — Graduate Programs, Student Opportunities
Parasite Conservation in a Changing World

Parasite Conservation in a Changing World

In the wildlife health field, parasites are usually seen as detrimental organisms, but many actually perform important ecological functions. This special issue explores the emerging frontier of parasite conservation. Which parasite species are at greatest extinction risk and why? Which parasite species perform important ecological functions, and which should be targeted for conservation? How and when should we act to conserve parasite biodiversity?

August 21, 2020 — Research & Publications
Foraging behavior, contaminant exposure risk, and the stress response in wild California condors

Foraging behavior, contaminant exposure risk, and the stress response in wild California condors

Condors that feed on contaminated marine mammal carcasses or scavenge away from condor management sites may have higher stress responses.

August 21, 2020 — Research & Publications
Hunting Pressure Modulates Prion Infection Risk in Mule Deer Herds

Hunting Pressure Modulates Prion Infection Risk in Mule Deer Herds

Findings suggest that harvesting mule deer with sufficient hunting pressure may help control chronic wasting disease.

August 20, 2020 — Research & Publications
Effectiveness of Partial Sedation to Reduce Stress in Captured Mule Deer

Effectiveness of Partial Sedation to Reduce Stress in Captured Mule Deer

This study evaluated the effects of partial sedation on physiological, biochemical, and behavioral indicators of acute stress and probability of survival post‐capture for mule deer.

August 20, 2020 — Research & Publications

Postdoc Position: Waterfowl Geospatial Disease- USGS/University of Oklahoma

The postdoctoral researcher will focus on conducting geo-spatial analyses and simulation modeling tasks to examine the role of waterfowl in the transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in China.

August 20, 2020 — Job Postings

Postdoc Position: Disease Ecology of Bat-Virus Relationships- University of Arkansas

The lab of Dr Kristian Forbes at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is searching for a 2-year postdoctoral researcher to work on the disease ecology of bats in east Africa.

August 20, 2020 — Job Postings
The Avian Conservation Center/Center for Birds of Prey- Avian Medical Clinic Internship (open to undergrads)

The Avian Conservation Center/Center for Birds of Prey- Avian Medical Clinic Internship (open to undergrads)

The Avian Medical Clinic accepts and treats over 900 patients annually from throughout South Carolina and Georgia. The intern will be involved in all aspects of the medical and rehabilitation process.

August 20, 2020 — Internships, Student Opportunities
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