Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Updates- February 2024
Current updates on the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in North America.
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Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 in the U.S.: Current Updates – February 2024
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus is a highly contagious and fatal disease of wild and domestic rabbits. This disease is caused by several virus strains, including Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Serotype 2 (RHDV2).
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD): Current Updates April 2022
As of December 2021, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been detected in free-ranging cervids in 26 states.
“Foundations of Wildlife Chemical Capture Course” now available
Global Wildlife Resources has just launched their first online course: “How to Do TPRs – Patient Monitoring for Zoo and Wildlife Professionals.” This online course covers patient monitoring during captive and free-ranging wildlife chemical capture & immobilization.
Non Human Primate COVID-19 Information Hub
This site is being designed in real time as a resource for those working at the human – non human primate interface. The goal is to create a Community of Practice, connecting relevant facts, experts and resources from several professional communities (human health, captive, sanctuary, and in situ conservation ‘facilities’ and sites) to assist with response and management of the 2020 SARS CoV2 viral outbreak or COVID-19 disease.
COVID-19 Resources for Wildlife Professionals
Useful documents and guidelines for those working with wildlife- both wild populations and animals in rehab.
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.
Global Wildlife Resources- Wildlife Capture & Care Articles
Global Wildlife Resources is a progressive company founded by veterinarian Dr. Mark Johnson which specializes in humane and respectful capture and handling of captive and free-ranging wildlife animals.
In his blog, Dr. Mark and his colleagues share their stories, tools, techniques, protocols, and attitudes to improve animal care, efficiency in the field, and success as a wildlife or zoo professional.
Moose Health in North America- Current Research
Compilation of recent research on moose health and mortality, published from 2015-2020.
NWHC Index of Wildlife Disease Information
The USGS National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) provides an index of wildlife disease information resources as a starting point to learn about selected wildlife diseases
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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
