Archive for August, 2021

Preventive actions in response to the Bsal threat reduced Bsal risk in the U.S.

Preventive actions in response to the Bsal threat reduced Bsal risk in the U.S.

A widespread surveillance effort conducted by the USGS Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative contributed to reducing consequence risk by increasing confidence of Bsal absence in high-risk areas.

August 1, 2021 News, Research & Publications
Researchers discover new disease fatal to gopher tortoises

Researchers discover new disease fatal to gopher tortoises

A novel species of the bacteria Helicobacter has been detected as a cause of respiratory disease in gopher tortoises.

August 1, 2021 News
Anatomic Pathology Residency, Wildlife Emphasis- University of Georgia

Anatomic Pathology Residency, Wildlife Emphasis- University of Georgia

Position available for residency training in anatomic pathology, with wildlife emphasis beginning July 1, 2022.  This intensive, comprehensive, 3-year residency training program is designed to meet the eligibility requirements for the certifying examination of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP).

August 1, 2021 Graduate Programs, Job Postings
Research Associate: Potential Environmental Sources of Prions – Mississippi State University

Research Associate: Potential Environmental Sources of Prions – Mississippi State University

The Research Associate will oversee setup, collection, and analysis of data related to development of RT-QuIC sampling of CWD prions in the environment and in harvested deer in cooperation with CVM Vet Diagnostic Lab.

August 1, 2021 Job Postings
Wildlife Health Intern- Arizona Game & Fish

Wildlife Health Intern- Arizona Game & Fish

The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers paid internship opportunities to current students, graduate and undergraduate. Recent (within the past year) graduates are also eligible to apply.

Seasonal Chronic Wasting Disease Wildlife Technician-Texas Parks & Wildlife

Seasonal Chronic Wasting Disease Wildlife Technician-Texas Parks & Wildlife

This position is responsible for collecting tissue samples from white-tailed deer and other cervids to be tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD).

August 1, 2021 Job Postings