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Previous outbreak of Cryptococcus Gattii in marine mammals linked to terrestrial origins

Previous outbreak of Cryptococcus Gattii in marine mammals linked to terrestrial origins

The marine mammals that died from C. gattii were found near terrestrial hot spots, suggesting that the spores settled on the surface of the sea, where the porpoises and dolphins inhaled them when they surfaced to breathe.

November 6, 2021 News
Six types of coronaviruses in wild and domestic mammals sampled at mink farms in Utah, according to USGS-led study

Six types of coronaviruses in wild and domestic mammals sampled at mink farms in Utah, according to USGS-led study

Coronaviruses found in 72% of the 365 animals studied, including rodents, raccoons, skunks, mink and domestic cats.

November 6, 2021 News
Drought related increase in cases of bluetongue and epizootic hemorrhagic in eastern Washington deer

Drought related increase in cases of bluetongue and epizootic hemorrhagic in eastern Washington deer

Both bluetongue and epizootic hemorrhagic disease are transmitted via biting Culicoides gnats. The disease cannot spread to humans, although wildlife officials recommend not eating animals that are obviously sick.

November 6, 2021 News
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Widespread Coronavirus Infection Found in Iowa Deer

The analysis by Penn State and Iowa researchers strongly indicates that deer are getting the virus from humans, worrying experts about a deep wild reservoir for the virus.

November 6, 2021 News
Botulism outbreak impacting arctic birds in Ontario

Botulism outbreak impacting arctic birds in Ontario

An investigation is underway after hundreds of dead and injured birds washed up on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay in Lake Huron, Ontario.

November 3, 2021 Current Disease Events, News
Preventive actions in response to the Bsal threat reduced Bsal risk in the U.S.

Preventive actions in response to the Bsal threat reduced Bsal risk in the U.S.

A widespread surveillance effort conducted by the USGS Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative contributed to reducing consequence risk by increasing confidence of Bsal absence in high-risk areas.

August 1, 2021 News, Research & Publications
Researchers discover new disease fatal to gopher tortoises

Researchers discover new disease fatal to gopher tortoises

A novel species of the bacteria Helicobacter has been detected as a cause of respiratory disease in gopher tortoises.

August 1, 2021 News
Anatomic Pathology Residency, Wildlife Emphasis- University of Georgia

Anatomic Pathology Residency, Wildlife Emphasis- University of Georgia

Position available for residency training in anatomic pathology, with wildlife emphasis beginning July 1, 2022.  This intensive, comprehensive, 3-year residency training program is designed to meet the eligibility requirements for the certifying examination of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP).

August 1, 2021 Graduate Programs, Job Postings
Research Associate: Potential Environmental Sources of Prions – Mississippi State University

Research Associate: Potential Environmental Sources of Prions – Mississippi State University

The Research Associate will oversee setup, collection, and analysis of data related to development of RT-QuIC sampling of CWD prions in the environment and in harvested deer in cooperation with CVM Vet Diagnostic Lab.

August 1, 2021 Job Postings
Wildlife Health Intern- Arizona Game & Fish

Wildlife Health Intern- Arizona Game & Fish

The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers paid internship opportunities to current students, graduate and undergraduate. Recent (within the past year) graduates are also eligible to apply.