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USGS Wildlife Health Bulletin: Winter 2020 Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Viruses Circulating Globally in Wild Birds

USGS Wildlife Health Bulletin: Winter 2020 Update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Viruses Circulating Globally in Wild Birds

The global level of HPAI virus detections in wild birds as we begin winter 2020/2021 is similar to the winter of 2014/2015, when HPAI was detected in North American wild birds and heavily impacted domestic fowl.

March 2, 2021 News

Post Doc in Disease Ecology/Wildlife-Livestock Interface- Michigan State University

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a framework for understanding and managing spillover at the wildlife-livestock interface that will be applied in practice. The candidate will gain experience in working on a collaborative team with managers and researchers while expanding their skills in quantitative ecology and the scope of their professional networks.

March 2, 2021 Job Postings
Black-footed ferret COVID-19 vaccination program showing promising results so far

Black-footed ferret COVID-19 vaccination program showing promising results so far

Two-thirds of captive-bred black-footed ferrets have been vaccinated for the novel coronavirus.

March 2, 2021 News
Wildlife Disease Association/European Wildlife Disease Association Joint Virtual Conference 2021

Wildlife Disease Association/European Wildlife Disease Association Joint Virtual Conference 2021

The Virtual 69th WDA – 14th EWDA Joint Conference will be held Aug 31- Sept 2, 2021 and organized around the topic “Managing Wildlife Diseases for Sustainable Ecosystems.”

Alaska center to be wildlife first responder for oil spills

Alaska center to be wildlife first responder for oil spills

Alaska SeaLife Center has announced plans to become a first responder for marine mammals affected by oil spills in western Alaska.

January 26, 2021 News, Organizations & Programs
Mange in Yellowstone wolves reveals insights into human scabies and conservation biology

Mange in Yellowstone wolves reveals insights into human scabies and conservation biology

What causes the variation in “manginess” between individual wolves with sarcoptic mange?

January 26, 2021 Research & Publications
Cornell Wildlife Health Center Winter Newsletter 2020-2021

Cornell Wildlife Health Center Winter Newsletter 2020-2021

Latest newsletter from our friends at the Cornell Wildlife Health Center.

January 26, 2021 News, Organizations & Programs
Chronic Wasting Disease: Can Science Save Our Dear Deer?

Chronic Wasting Disease: Can Science Save Our Dear Deer?

Summary article published by USGS on December 28, 2020 covering the current state of CWD in the U.S., as well as current and future research approaches.

January 26, 2021 Current Disease Events, News
CWD Confirmed in Elk in Grand Teton National Park

CWD Confirmed in Elk in Grand Teton National Park

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Wildlife Health Laboratory confirmed that an elk in Grand Teton National Park tested positive for chronic wasting disease.

January 26, 2021 News
“Foundations of Wildlife Chemical Capture Course” now available

“Foundations of Wildlife Chemical Capture Course” now available

Global Wildlife Resources has just launched their first online course: “How to Do TPRs – Patient Monitoring for Zoo and Wildlife Professionals.” This online course covers patient monitoring during captive and free-ranging wildlife chemical capture & immobilization.

January 22, 2021 Resources, Training Courses