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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Seasonal Chronic Wasting Disease Wildlife Technician-Texas Parks & Wildlife
This position is responsible for collecting tissue samples from white-tailed deer and other cervids to be tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD).
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