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New anaplasma study finds winter ticks unlikely significant in moose transmission

New anaplasma study finds winter ticks unlikely significant in moose transmission

Authors concluded that winter ticks are unlikely to play a significant role in Anaplasma transmission to moose; however, high infection prevalence warrants further investigation into the impacts of Anaplasma spp. infection on moose health.

November 17, 2021 News, Research & Publications
National Wildlife Health Center – Fall 2021 Newsletter

National Wildlife Health Center – Fall 2021 Newsletter

In their fall newsletter, the USGS NWHC covers a wide range of great topics and updates!

November 11, 2021 News
Wildlife Disease Association 70th Annual International Conference 2022

Wildlife Disease Association 70th Annual International Conference 2022

The 2022 WDA Annual International Conference will be held July 23-29, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Registration now open!

November 9, 2021 Meetings & Events
Assistant Professor-Wildlife Disease & Conservation, University of Arizona

Assistant Professor-Wildlife Disease & Conservation, University of Arizona

Review of applications will begin in late November, 2021 “The School of Natural Resources and the Environment (SNRE) at the University of Arizona (UA) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Wildlife Conservation and Disease. We seek a scientist whose research focuses on empirical questions relating to conservation biology, […]

November 9, 2021 Job Postings
Minnesota Zoo tests vaccine against spread of emerging deer virus

Minnesota Zoo tests vaccine against spread of emerging deer virus

Zoo veterinarians tested a new vaccine this summer on roughly 30 of their animals, including reindeer, bison, moose and pronghorn, all of which can be killed by EHD.

November 8, 2021 News
Clinical Faculty Position in Wildlife Medicine at Tufts University

Clinical Faculty Position in Wildlife Medicine at Tufts University

This position will provide clinical support in Tufts Wildlife Clinic, teach students in the DVM and graduate programs, engage in research and scholarly activity, and provide service to the school, the university, and the community.

November 8, 2021 Job Postings
One Health Laboratory Manager; Blacksburg Virginia

One Health Laboratory Manager; Blacksburg Virginia

Dr. Kathleen Alexander’s research group in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation is seeking a One health laborator manager.

November 7, 2021 Job Postings
Nearly 1,000 Florida manatees have died this year as a result of toxic algae blooms

Nearly 1,000 Florida manatees have died this year as a result of toxic algae blooms

Most mortalities were associated with starvation due to the lack of seagrasses near warm-water refuge sites

November 6, 2021 News
Manitoba reports first chronic wasting disease case; bans hunting where animal found

Manitoba reports first chronic wasting disease case; bans hunting where animal found

Officials in Manitoba are reporting what they say is the province’s first case of chronic wasting disease, a nervous system disorder that affects large game animals.

November 6, 2021 News
Ranavirus detected in illegally trafficked eastern box turtles

Ranavirus detected in illegally trafficked eastern box turtles

Wildlife officials found that the turtles were all severely dehydrated intentionally and had ear and eye infections. Within the next few weeks, the turtles began showing symptoms of the ranavirus, which is a deadly disease that “causes animals to hemorrhage, gasp for air, and accumulate fluid under the skin.”

November 6, 2021 News