Two Faculty Positions in Zoological Medicine- University of Illinois
The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking to add two faculty members to their growing zoo medicine program.
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NJ – Assistant Wildlife Health Biologist Position (Part-time)
Opportunity to work collaboratively with state biologists and laboratories to investigate and survey fish and wildlife populations for important and emerging disease threats in the state.
HPAI Outbreak Creeps Westward with First Case in Central Flyway
This detection of HPAI in a wild goose species in Nebraska marks the furthest west case and first case in a Central Flyway state.
New Research Points to Wuhan Market as Origin of Covid-19
Two studies point to live mammals sold at the Huanan Wholesale Market as the source.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2) Confirmed in Domestic Rabbits in Tennessee
Another eastern state has detected domestic cases of the virus affecting both wild and domestic rabbits.
2022 Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds and Poultry in the U.S.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has recently been detected in both wild and domestic birds in multiple states across the U.S.
First Confirmed Case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Louisiana
The National Veterinary Services Laboratory has confirmed a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a Louisiana white-tailed deer.
Genetic, Endocrine, and Microbiological Assessments of Whale Health using Unoccupied Aerial Systems aka “SnotBots”
A recent news article described how researchers are using drones to better track the health of blue whales, humpbacks and even orcas using the technique they refer to as the Snotbot Program.
USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Commercial and Backyard Poultry in Kentucky and Virginia
State and Federal partners are working jointly on additional surveillance and testing in areas around the affected flocks.
Upcoming Graduate Student Awards – Wildlife Disease Association
Deadline for the research and scholarship student awards is February 25th
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Useful Resources
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
