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Spill of hazardous materials poses low risk to animals, say Ohio state officials
Livestock, pets, and wildlife are in little danger of being harmed by the hazardous materials spilled during the train derailment in early February in…
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Conservation of wildlife
The AVMA recognizes the vital role of wildlife in the human-animal-environment complex and that wildlife conservation is most effectively addressed…
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Wildlife disease as a frontier of discovery
The SARS-CoV-2 virus probably originated in wildlife and has been documented in more than two dozen species. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
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Conserving wildlife for generations to come
Dr. Ole Alcumbrac owns a mixed animal practice in Arizona and is a contractor for work on wildlife. He also is the star of the television shows “Wild…
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The versatility of the wildlife veterinarian
Dr. Patrice Klein is a wildlife veterinarian who has worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Public Health Service, U.S. Department of…
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The contribution of veterinarians to wildlife health
The SARS-CoV-2 virus probably originated in wildlife and has been documented in more than two dozen species. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
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The wild life of wildlife veterinarians
The SARS-CoV-2 virus probably originated in wildlife and has been documented in more than two dozen species. Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic has…
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Hidden wildlife
Nobody knows how many privately owned wild animals are living in captivity in Ohio.
Wildlife decision tree
What does your practice do when someone brings in a sick or injured wild animal? What about calls pertaining to wildlife? Does everyone in your…
Oversight of Wildlife Issues
Call Authorities Issues and regulations pertaining to wildlife and their hybrids are complex and may vary from state to state. For practices that may…
Emergency Euthanasia of Wildlife
Wild Animal Species, Exotic Pets, Hybrids When an animal is suffering from imminently fatal injuries, emergency euthanasia may be the most humane…
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Warning against wildlife as COVID reservoirs
Concerns that white-tailed deer and other mammalian wildlife might be reservoirs for the SARS-CoV-2 virus have prompted the Food and Agriculture…
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The CDC for wildlife
Established in 1975, the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Wildlife Health Center is at the forefront of wildlife health research for
Documentation for Wildlife Cases
Proper recordkeeping is vital. Don't become complacent or lessen your recordkeeping standards just because an animal is a wild species,
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Wildlife a concern in BVDV control
Lessons from tuberculosis eradication attempts could improve bovine viral diarrhea virus control programs.
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International movement of exotic wildlife
The Executive Board has approved the expansion of a policy statement to include the international movement of wildlife.
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Alert: PURINA Antler Advantage Wildlife 16 ARS
PURINA® Antler Advantage Wildlife 16 ARS is recalled due to the potential of elevated urea levels.
Transporting Wildlife Species or Their Hybrids
When considering interstate or international travel for captive wildlife species or hybrids of such, plan ahead
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Wealth of wildlife data free online
Wildpro, an electronic encyclopedia and library for wildlife professionals, is now available free online.
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Updated wildlife disease manual available
The latest edition of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians' reference notebook on infectious diseases of captive
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Laws take aim at wildlife pets
On June 2, Minnesota became the latest state to prohibit residents from possessing dangerous wild animals as pets.
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CWD found in New York wildlife
Chronic wasting disease, a transmissible encephalopathy, has been identified in two wild deer in Oneida County, New York.
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Texas wildlife veterinarian dies in helicopter crash
Dr. Robert O. Dittmar II, the first state wildlife veterinarian for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, was among three TPWD members killed in a…
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Illegal marijuana cultivation threatens endangered wildlife
Wildlife ecologists have attributed multiple fisher deaths to anticoagulant rodenticide exposure at illegal marijuana farms hidden on public and…
Does your clinic have a wildlife policy?
Having a policy in place helps everyone on staff know their roles and responsibilities when your practice is presented with a wild animal species,…