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COVID-19 means social distancing for black-footed ferrets

COVID-19 means social distancing for black-footed ferrets

A recent article published by The Wildlife Society looks at the challenges facing black-footed ferrets, given that they may be susceptible to COVID-19.

May 20, 2020 News
MS in Conservation Medicine- Tufts University

MS in Conservation Medicine- Tufts University

The MS in Conservation Medicine (MCM) uses a One Health approach to address urgent issues facing our planet, including emerging and resurging diseases, habitat use conflicts, environmental contamination, ecosystem and climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem function degradation.

Quantitative Ecologist- Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

Quantitative Ecologist- Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

Dr. Diann Prosser’s Lab of the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center is searching for a highly motivated and talented quantitative researcher or statistician to work on a suite of ecology, spatial modeling, and avian disease research.

May 20, 2020 Job Postings
Roundtable Livestream: Preventing Wildlife-Borne Disease Spread

Roundtable Livestream: Preventing Wildlife-Borne Disease Spread

On Tuesday, May 19 2020, Chair Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) will lead a roundtable discussion on limiting the spread of wildlife-borne diseases to humans.

May 18, 2020 Webinars & Presentations
March 2020 ZOHU Webinar: Florida mammal decline, invasive Burmese pythons, and zoonotic disease

March 2020 ZOHU Webinar: Florida mammal decline, invasive Burmese pythons, and zoonotic disease

Presented during the March 2020 CDC Zoonoses & One Health (ZOHU) Updates webinar. ZOHU Calls are FREE one-hour monthly webinars that provide education on zoonotic and infectious diseases, One Health, vector-borne diseases, recent outbreaks, and related health threats at the animal-human-environment interface.

May 17, 2020 Webinars & Presentations
Wildlife Health Data Scientist- Wildlife Conservation Society

Wildlife Health Data Scientist- Wildlife Conservation Society

The Wildlife Health Data Scientist & Manager is integral to the success of the WCS-WHIP database, SMART Health and their integration.

May 17, 2020 Job Postings
Elk Hoof Disease- An Emerging Issue

Elk Hoof Disease- An Emerging Issue

Treponeme-associated hoof disease is an emerging disease in elk, with California reporting its first cases this week.

May 14, 2020 Current Disease Events

Faculty Position in Wildlife Pathology- Penn Vet

The Diagnostic Pathology Service at New Bolton Center, Department of Pathobiology, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants for a faculty position in Wildlife Pathology.

May 14, 2020 Job Postings
Hawaiian Monk Seal Conservation Veterinarian

Hawaiian Monk Seal Conservation Veterinarian

Job Description: The Hawaiian Monk Seal Conservation Veterinarian is a member of a multidisciplinary team. This individual provides veterinary care for our rehabilitation program and veterinary leadership for the Animal Programs team. This individual will represent the Center in veterinary partnerships, such as NOAA’s Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program and […]

May 14, 2020 Job Postings
Elk Hoof Disease Found in California for First Time

Elk Hoof Disease Found in California for First Time

California’s first cases of elk hoof disease have been reported by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife.

May 13, 2020 Current Disease Events, News