Virus that threatens porcupines turns up in Maine
At least 3 porcupines in Maine have died from skunk adenovirus 1, which could be an emerging disease in the species.
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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.
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.
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.
Cornell Wildlife Health Center Winter Newsletter 2020-2021
Latest newsletter from our friends at the Cornell Wildlife Health Center.
Role of wolves in limiting the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease
Could wolves help limit the spread of chronic wasting disease through the “predator cleansing effect?”
Aquadocs Podcast: Conversations about aquatic medicine and conservation
Join each week as host Michelle Greenfield interviews veterinarians and other animal health and science experts about ways they are making a difference in the aquatic medicine community.
Surgically Implanting River Otters with Intra-Abdominal Radio Transmitters Using Reversible Non-DEA Scheduled Drugs
This news story by The Wildlife Society describes a recent study using an anesthetic protocol of non-scheduled drugs for field surgery of River Otters.
California tightens rules on rat poisons that kill wildlife
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a bill widely restricting the use of certain highly potent rat poisons that are blamed for killing mountain lions, birds and endangered wildlife.
Biologists Ask for Public Help in Investigating Bird Die-off in New Mexico
Biologists are asking the public for help as they investigate a statewide die-off among migratory birds in New Mexico
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