Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Updates- February 2024
Current updates on the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in North America.
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Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 in the U.S.: Current Updates – February 2024
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus is a highly contagious and fatal disease of wild and domestic rabbits. This disease is caused by several virus strains, including Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Serotype 2 (RHDV2).
PhD opportunities in Arctic Wildlife Health, Nutrition, and Zoonoses- Caribou and Muskox Health, Univ of Calgary
Seeking two highly motivated individuals to join a research group on Arctic Wildlife Health. These positions are based at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
NJ – Assistant Wildlife Health Biologist Position (Part-time)
Opportunity to work collaboratively with state biologists and laboratories to investigate and survey fish and wildlife populations for important and emerging disease threats in the state.
HPAI Outbreak Creeps Westward with First Case in Central Flyway
This detection of HPAI in a wild goose species in Nebraska marks the furthest west case and first case in a Central Flyway state.
New Research Points to Wuhan Market as Origin of Covid-19
Two studies point to live mammals sold at the Huanan Wholesale Market as the source.
2022 Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds and Poultry in the U.S.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has recently been detected in both wild and domestic birds in multiple states across the U.S.
First Confirmed Case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Louisiana
The National Veterinary Services Laboratory has confirmed a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a Louisiana white-tailed deer.
USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Commercial and Backyard Poultry in Kentucky and Virginia
State and Federal partners are working jointly on additional surveillance and testing in areas around the affected flocks.
Upcoming Graduate Student Awards – Wildlife Disease Association
Deadline for the research and scholarship student awards is February 25th
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