Post Tagged with: "Wildlife Health"

Moose Health in North America- Current Research

Moose Health in North America- Current Research

Compilation of recent research on moose health and mortality, published from 2015-2020.

COVID-19 means social distancing for black-footed ferrets

COVID-19 means social distancing for black-footed ferrets

A recent article published by The Wildlife Society looks at the challenges facing black-footed ferrets, given that they may be susceptible to COVID-19.

May 20, 2020 News
MS in Conservation Medicine- Tufts University

MS in Conservation Medicine- Tufts University

The MS in Conservation Medicine (MCM) uses a One Health approach to address urgent issues facing our planet, including emerging and resurging diseases, habitat use conflicts, environmental contamination, ecosystem and climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem function degradation.

Quantitative Ecologist- Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

Quantitative Ecologist- Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

Dr. Diann Prosser’s Lab of the USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center is searching for a highly motivated and talented quantitative researcher or statistician to work on a suite of ecology, spatial modeling, and avian disease research.

May 20, 2020 Job Postings
Wildlife Health Data Scientist- Wildlife Conservation Society

Wildlife Health Data Scientist- Wildlife Conservation Society

The Wildlife Health Data Scientist & Manager is integral to the success of the WCS-WHIP database, SMART Health and their integration.

May 17, 2020 Job Postings
Elk Hoof Disease- An Emerging Issue

Elk Hoof Disease- An Emerging Issue

Treponeme-associated hoof disease is an emerging disease in elk, with California reporting its first cases this week.

May 14, 2020 Current Disease Events

Faculty Position in Wildlife Pathology- Penn Vet

The Diagnostic Pathology Service at New Bolton Center, Department of Pathobiology, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants for a faculty position in Wildlife Pathology.

May 14, 2020 Job Postings
Hawaiian Monk Seal Conservation Veterinarian

Hawaiian Monk Seal Conservation Veterinarian

Job Description: The Hawaiian Monk Seal Conservation Veterinarian is a member of a multidisciplinary team. This individual provides veterinary care for our rehabilitation program and veterinary leadership for the Animal Programs team. This individual will represent the Center in veterinary partnerships, such as NOAA’s Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program and […]

May 14, 2020 Job Postings
Mitigating Disease Impacts in Amphibian Populations: Capitalizing on the Thermal Optimum Mismatch Between a Pathogen and Its Host

Mitigating Disease Impacts in Amphibian Populations: Capitalizing on the Thermal Optimum Mismatch Between a Pathogen and Its Host

An example of how biotic and abiotic factors can decrease the resiliency of wildlife against pathogens and disease, and how we can potentially use this information to help mitigate infectious wildlife disease.

May 13, 2020 Research & Publications
FIRST REPORT OF ADENOVIRAL HEMORRHAGIC DISEASE IN THREE MULE DEER IN ARIZONA

FIRST REPORT OF ADENOVIRAL HEMORRHAGIC DISEASE IN THREE MULE DEER IN ARIZONA

This study presents the gross and histopathological findings of adenoviral hemorrhagic disease in two yearling and one adult mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus). These cases represent the first known outbreak of deer adenovirus (Odocoileus adenovirus 1) in Arizona.