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Deer Mortalities due to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease confirmed in South Dakota and New York

Deer Mortalities due to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease confirmed in South Dakota and New York

With late summer being “EHD season,” two recent news reports were published regarding deer mortalities due to EHD in New York and South Dakota.

September 29, 2020 News
USDA National Rabies Management Program Celebrates World Rabies Day

USDA National Rabies Management Program Celebrates World Rabies Day

In support of 2020 World Rabies Day on September 28, USDA Wildlife Services released a video to share their work.

September 29, 2020 News
Biologists Ask for Public Help in Investigating Bird Die-off in New Mexico

Biologists Ask for Public Help in Investigating Bird Die-off in New Mexico

Biologists are asking the public for help as they investigate a statewide die-off among migratory birds in New Mexico

September 29, 2020 News
California bobcat and mountain lion die from rodenticide

California bobcat and mountain lion die from rodenticide

Necropsies determined the bobcat and mountain lion each died after being exposed to anticoagulant rodenticides.

September 4, 2020 News
Biologists study poop to see what’s killing Mt. Evans’ goats

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?

September 4, 2020 News
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

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.

August 20, 2020 News
Special Issue: “Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus” Call for Manuscripts

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.

August 6, 2020 News, Research & Publications
Wildlife Disease Association July 2020 Newsletter

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.

August 4, 2020 News, Organizations & Programs
California confirms outbreaks of adenovirus hemorrhagic disease in deer

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.

August 4, 2020 News