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.
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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.
Assistant Professor, Veterinary Immunopathologist with Wildlife Focus- St. George’s University
Seeking an Assistant Professor in Immunopathology with Wildlife focus, non-tenure track, at the Department of Pathobiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies.
Listeria found in wild gray foxes in New Hampshire
Listeria has been found in two New Hampshire wild gray foxes by investigators at the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire
Free Online Course- Bats, Ducks & Pandemics: An Intro to One Health Policy
This interdisciplinary course will cover diverse subjects such as basic epidemiology, public health, public policy, basic microbiology, food safety, and security, zoonotic diseases, sanitation and hygiene, antimicrobial resistance, environmental and ecosystem health, and the national and international organizations that oversee health, agriculture, and the environment.
USDA National Rabies Management Program Celebrates World Rabies Day
In support of 2020 World Rabies Day on September 28, USDA Wildlife Services released a video to share their work.
Possibility for reverse zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to free-ranging wildlife: A case study of bats
Authors review the diversity and natural host range of β-CoVs in bats and examine the risk of humans inadvertently infecting free-ranging bats with SARS-CoV-2.
Research Scientist- EcoHealth Alliance
EcoHealth Alliance is seeking a research scientist to work as part of the modeling team, assisting on quantitative and spatial analyses related to zoonotic disease ecology, biodiversity and health, and conservation biology.
Non Human Primate COVID-19 Information Hub
This site is being designed in real time as a resource for those working at the human – non human primate interface. The goal is to create a Community of Practice, connecting relevant facts, experts and resources from several professional communities (human health, captive, sanctuary, and in situ conservation ‘facilities’ and sites) to assist with response and management of the 2020 SARS CoV2 viral outbreak or COVID-19 disease.
OIE/IUCN Guidelines for Working with Free-Ranging Wild Mammals in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic
These recommendations were developed to minimize the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission from people to free-ranging, wild mammals. Specifically, these recommendations are for people engaged in wildlife work in the field, either in direct contact (e.g. handling) or indirect contact (e.g. within 2 meters or in a confined space) with free-ranging wild mammals, or working in situations in which free-ranging wild mammals may come in contact with surfaces or materials contaminated by infected personnel.
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