Post Tagged with: "Wildlife Health"

PCBs Still a Threat to Loons and Other Wildlife

PCBs Still a Threat to Loons and Other Wildlife

These heat-resistant chemicals once used widely in electrical equipment and other industrial applications continue to pose a threat to wildlife more than four decades after being banned in the United States.

December 20, 2021 News
Leprosy found to assail wild chimpanzees

Leprosy found to assail wild chimpanzees

Genetic sequencing suggests apes caught pathogen from an unknown reservoir

November 18, 2021 Global News
Neurotoxins in the environment are damaging human brain health; frequent fires and floods may make problem worse

Neurotoxins in the environment are damaging human brain health; frequent fires and floods may make problem worse

Many scientists have identified links between air pollution in various forms, including from forest fire smoke, and an increased risk and prevalence of adverse health effects, including brain disorders.

November 18, 2021 News
New anaplasma study finds winter ticks unlikely significant in moose transmission

New anaplasma study finds winter ticks unlikely significant in moose transmission

Authors concluded that winter ticks are unlikely to play a significant role in Anaplasma transmission to moose; however, high infection prevalence warrants further investigation into the impacts of Anaplasma spp. infection on moose health.

November 17, 2021 News, Research & Publications
National Wildlife Health Center – Fall 2021 Newsletter

National Wildlife Health Center – Fall 2021 Newsletter

In their fall newsletter, the USGS NWHC covers a wide range of great topics and updates!

November 11, 2021 News
Wildlife Disease Association 70th Annual International Conference 2022

Wildlife Disease Association 70th Annual International Conference 2022

The 2022 WDA Annual International Conference will be held July 23-29, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. Registration now open!

November 9, 2021 Meetings & Events
One Health Laboratory Manager; Blacksburg Virginia

One Health Laboratory Manager; Blacksburg Virginia

Dr. Kathleen Alexander’s research group in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation is seeking a One health laborator manager.

November 7, 2021 Job Postings
Nearly 1,000 Florida manatees have died this year as a result of toxic algae blooms

Nearly 1,000 Florida manatees have died this year as a result of toxic algae blooms

Most mortalities were associated with starvation due to the lack of seagrasses near warm-water refuge sites

November 6, 2021 News
Wildlife Health Intern- Arizona Game & Fish

Wildlife Health Intern- Arizona Game & Fish

The Arizona Game and Fish Department offers paid internship opportunities to current students, graduate and undergraduate. Recent (within the past year) graduates are also eligible to apply.

Wildlife Health Connections Podcast

Wildlife Health Connections Podcast

Join us each episode as we sit down with the professionals and students who are working on the frontlines of wildlife health today.

July 5, 2021 Podcasts