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.
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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).
New Morbidity/Mortality Event in Nestling and Fledgling Songbirds Reported
The PA Wildlife Futures Program has issued an alert in June 2021 that nestling and fledgling songbirds have been found with ocular and neurologic issues, and in some cases these birds have been found dead in large numbers.
Pathology Fellow – San Diego Zoo Conservation Science
The available position is a 1-year, full-time fellowship open to veterinary anatomic pathologists interested in gaining diagnostic experience in non-domestic species, as well as to researchers seeking post-doctoral opportunities in conservation science.
Salmonella outbreak spreads among songbirds in West
Several state wildlife agencies in the the west are urging the public to rigorously clean or temporarily remove backyard bird feeders due to recent spreading of salmonella among the birds.
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.
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.
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.”
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