California bobcat and mountain lion die from rodenticide
Necropsies determined the bobcat and mountain lion each died after being exposed to anticoagulant rodenticides.
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Biologists study poop to see what’s killing Mt. Evans’ goats
The hope is that the samples will lead to solving a mystery that has stumped Colorado wildlife biologists for seven years: What is killing the mountain goat kids on Mount Evans?
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).
Wildlife Health Community Mourns Death of Three Texas Parks & Wildlife Employees
The victims include Wildlife Biologist Dewey Stockbridge, Fish and Wildlife Technician Brandon White, and State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Bob Dittmar.
Special Issue: “Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus” Call for Manuscripts
This Special Issue on epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus in Viruses will provide a multifaceted view of the latest research into epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus.
Wildlife Disease Association July 2020 Newsletter
Topics Including: An in-depth explanation of AFWA and its importance to WDA members,
USGS Quarterly Mortality Report, and the Report on Global Online Training Needs Survey for Wildlife Disease Risk Analysis.
California confirms outbreaks of adenovirus hemorrhagic disease in deer
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has confirmed outbreaks of adenovirus hemorrhagic disease in deer in several northern California counties, and is asking California residents to help curb the spread by not feeding wild animals, and reporting potential cases to the department.
Vets and Biologists Team up to Study Florida Sea Turtle Health
A collaboration between vets and biologists to conduct comprehensive health assessments on green sea turtles in southeastern Florida.
Landscape-level Mosquito Suppression to Protect Hawai’i’s Rapidly Vanishing Avifauna- Cornell Wildlife Health Center Blog
Recent blog post from the Cornell Wildlife Health Center discussing avian malaria and conservation of native Hawaiian birds.
Colorado Squirrel Tests Positive for Plague (Yersinia pestis)
On Saturday, July 11, 2020, a squirrel found in the Town of Morrison, Colorado tested positive for bubonic plague. The squirrel is the first case of plague in the county this year
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