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The Future of Wildlife Health: 2024 & Beyond

WebAs we step into the year 2024, we are re-invigorating our commitment to challenging the status-quo in the field of wildlife health. While there is still no single accepted definition of “wildlife health,” in recent years there has been more discussion surrounding the various factors that contribute to health.

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WebWildlife Rehabilitation Internship (Unpaid)-Texas State Aquarium. This is an unpaid position that focuses on the daily care of sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife at the Texas State Aquarium’s Wildlife Rescue Program. This internship will have a strong focus on understanding wildlife husbandry, as well as an introduction to wildlife medicine.

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Wildlife Health Connections Podcast

Web#16: Minisode 1 – Wildlife Health Research Study Wins Interesting Award 16:32 #15: The Story of an Emerging Wildlife Virus Featuring the Pathologist on the Frontlines, Dr. David Needle 34:00 #14: Lead (Pb), Raptors of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and a New Initiative with Biologist Bryan Bedrosian 59:16 #13: Top Five …

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Resources for Students

WebResources for Students. July 13, 2020. If you are a student, recent grad, or early career professional interested in the field of wildlife health- You’ve come to the right place! We’re continually adding new resources to help you find your own unique career path- whether you are interested in wildlife health from the biology/ecology side

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Wildlife Health- Advancing Our Definition

WebThe health of an animal is influenced by the cumulative effects of multiple stressors. These stressors add up, and negatively affect the resiliency of wildlife. Ultimately, the end result is the expression of disease and possible mortality. Most research in wildlife health still focuses on the detection of disease as the primary outcome.

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Residency in Free-Ranging Wildlife Health-UC Davis School of …

WebThe Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Wildlife Health Laboratory are accepting applications for a residency position in free-ranging wildlife health, beginning August 1, 2022.

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Wildlife Health Centers in the U.S.

WebEmail: [email protected] to add a listing. Bozeman Disease Ecology Lab- Montana State University. California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife- Wildlife Investigations Lab. Colorado Parks & Wildlife- Wildlife Health. Cornell Wildlife Health Center. Cornell Wildlife Health Lab.

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Wildlife Health Careers- A Guide for Students

WebThis is meant to be an introductory guide for students who are specifically interested in the field of wildlife health and disease, whether you are interested in veterinary medicine, biological sciences, or both! This will hopefully give you some ideas and general information to serve as a starting place as you explore your options.

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Wildlife Health Network

WebLatest Regional News in Wildlife Health Cornell Wildlife Health Center launched: because we need nature, and now nature needs us “At a critical time for the future of life on Earth, The College of Veterinary Medicine

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Wildlife Health Data Scientist- Wildlife Conservation Society

WebThe Wildlife Health Data Scientist & Manager is integral to the success of the WCS-WHIP database, SMART Health and their integration. 50% of this position involves a leading role in future development of the WHIP and SMART Health platform in Southeast Asia and eventual rollout in other regions of the world where WCS works. The other 50% …

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Updates from the USGS National Wildlife Health Center

WebIn spring of 2020, the USGS National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) conducted an infection trial in big brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus) to assess the potential for North American bats to become infected by SARS-CoV-2. Study results indicated that this species is resistant to infection (Hall et al. 2020).

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Becoming a Wildlife Veterinarian

WebIn our article Wildlife Health Career Paths we discussed the different types of wildlife veterinarians, including free-ranging wildlife vets, zoo vets, and wildlife rehabilitation vets. Of these three categories, the path to becoming a free ranging wildlife veterinarian is probably the least clear, and one that students tend to have the most questions about.

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Moose Health in North America- Current Research

WebRecent Publications on Moose Health & Mortality, 2015-2020 Updated May 2020

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“Foundations of Wildlife Chemical Capture Course” now available

WebThe Foundations of Wildlife Chemical Capture Course is the most current and extensive training in Wildlife Chemical Capture, and includes: 12 chapters. Over 60 wildlife professionals, including 14 other wildlife veterinarians have contributed content for this course. This course is currently used by state and federal agencies to train and

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Wildlife Disease Association 70th Annual International Conference …

WebWildlife Disease Association 70th Annual International Conference 2022. November 9, 2021. “Please join us for the 2022 International Wildlife Disease Association Conference. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for transformative changes in human societal relationships to wildlife and the environment. This need is magnified by …

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EcoHealth Alliance Internships for Undergrad, Grad, & Vet Students

WebInternships available throughout the year, full or part time, ranging from 3 weeks to 6 months. An internship is an excellent opportunity to interact with scientists and program staff at EcoHealth Alliance, gain exposure to a wide range of conservation science and public health issues, and take ownership of a “real world” One Health project.We …

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Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus 2 in the U.S.: Current Updates

WebZoonotic Potential/One Health Aspects. RHDV2 is not infectious to people or domestic animals other than rabbits. However, it should be noted that multiple dead or sick rabbits can also be a sign of potentially zoonotic diseases such as tularemia and plague.

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PhD Assistantship in Amphibian Disease Ecology at the University …

WebDecember 2, 2020. Application Deadline: Jan 15, 2021. Start Date: Summer/Fall 2021. “The University of Vermont, Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources is seeking a Ph.D.-level graduate student to conduct research on community disease ecology in an amphibian system. While the general theme of the project is defined, the

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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD): Current Updates April 2022

WebChronic Wasting Disease News Timeline: March 31, 2022: CWD confirmed in North Carolina for the first time. February 7, 2022: CWD found in new Wyoming dear hunt area. February 4, 2022: First confirmed case of CWD found in Louisiana.. December 30, 2021: CWD detected in a buck in Warren County, Mississippi. December 20, 2021: CWD …

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