Leprosy found to assail wild chimpanzees
Genetic sequencing suggests apes caught pathogen from an unknown reservoir
Archive for November, 2021
Australia: King parrots are dying of a wasting disease that may be spreading through birdbaths
Dozens of emaciated king parrots have been surrendered to wildlife carers and veterinarians in Far North Queensland over the past 12 months.
Neurotoxins in the environment are damaging human brain health; frequent fires and floods may make problem worse
Many scientists have identified links between air pollution in various forms, including from forest fire smoke, and an increased risk and prevalence of adverse health effects, including brain disorders.
New anaplasma study finds winter ticks unlikely significant in moose transmission
Authors concluded that winter ticks are unlikely to play a significant role in Anaplasma transmission to moose; however, high infection prevalence warrants further investigation into the impacts of Anaplasma spp. infection on moose health.
National Wildlife Health Center – Fall 2021 Newsletter
In their fall newsletter, the USGS NWHC covers a wide range of great topics and updates!
Wildlife Disease Association 70th Annual International Conference 2022
The 2022 WDA Annual International Conference will be held July 23-29, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Registration now open!
Assistant Professor-Wildlife Disease & Conservation, University of Arizona
Review of applications will begin in late November, 2021 “The School of Natural Resources and the Environment (SNRE) at the University of Arizona (UA) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Wildlife Conservation and Disease. We seek a scientist whose research focuses on empirical questions relating to conservation biology, […]
Minnesota Zoo tests vaccine against spread of emerging deer virus
Zoo veterinarians tested a new vaccine this summer on roughly 30 of their animals, including reindeer, bison, moose and pronghorn, all of which can be killed by EHD.
Clinical Faculty Position in Wildlife Medicine at Tufts University
This position will provide clinical support in Tufts Wildlife Clinic, teach students in the DVM and graduate programs, engage in research and scholarly activity, and provide service to the school, the university, and the community.
One Health Laboratory Manager; Blacksburg Virginia
Dr. Kathleen Alexander’s research group in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation is seeking a One health laborator manager.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Updates- February 2024 
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 in the U.S.: Current Updates – February 2024 
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD): Current Updates April 2022 
“Foundations of Wildlife Chemical Capture Course” now available 
Non Human Primate COVID-19 Information Hub
