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…
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Hidden wildlife
Nobody knows how many privately owned wild animals are living in captivity in Ohio.
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,
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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Wildlife a concern in BVDV control
Lessons from tuberculosis eradication attempts could improve bovine viral diarrhea virus control programs.
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,…
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Cats may be greater threat to wildlife than first thought
Study estimates free-roaming cats kill billions of birds and mammals in the US annually
Wild Animal Health Risks
Reservoirs, Vector Species, and Reportable, Notifiable, and Zoonotic Diseases While addressing the reasons for which the animal has been presented,…
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Rise in snake fungal disease draws researchers’ attention
Wildlife officials are monitoring a fungal disease infecting certain wild snake populations in the Eastern and Midwestern United States.
Treating Wild Animal Species or Their Hybrids
Ensuring that the animal receives appropriate care is crucial and is dependent upon your expertise. While the Wildlife Decision Tree serves as a guide…
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AVMA to seek congressional resolution honoring veterinary anniversary
Wildlife, assistance dogs, and military veterinarians are just some of the subjects of bills added to the AVMA's federal legislative agenda.
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Federal funds awarded to combat deadly bat fungus
In June, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced the agency was awarding grants totaling $950,694 to 28 states for white-nose syndrome projects.
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Aquatic animal health measures approved
A change in AVMA policy encourages the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service to help fund
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Conservation program looks after mountain gorillas, human neighbors
The University of California-Davis has started the Mountain Gorilla One Health Program in the School of Veterinary Medicine's Wildlife Health Center.
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House could consider acupuncture academy, pet relocation for adoption
The AVMA House of Delegates could consider an application for the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture to become a member and
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Texas joins states with bovine trichomoniasis regulations
The nation's largest cattle-producing state is the latest to adopt regulations to try to control the spread of a bovine disease that reduces calf…
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Agricultural economist heads newest AVMA division
Michael Dicks, PhD, spent more than two decades at Oklahoma State University studying the production, distribution, and consumption of agricultural…
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One-health wonders
Dr. Val R. Beasley is a toxicologist who's not content with figuring out why wild animals are declining and disappearing.
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USDA: No known brucellosis infections in U.S. cattle
No U.S. cattle herds are known to be infected with brucellosis, and all states are listed as class-free for the disease
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U.S. makes big push to prevent global pandemic
The U.S. Agency for International Development announced Oct. 22 the start of its Emerging Pandemic Threats program, a five-pronged
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Bighorn sheep may be at risk for TSEs
A U.S. Geological Survey study indicates bighorn sheep may be susceptible to transmissible spongiform encephalopathies found in domestic and wild…
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Institute of Medicine
University of California-Davis professor Dr. Jonna Ann Mazet has been elected to the Institute of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of…
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Foxes, skunks spreading bat rabies variant in Arizona
Foxes and skunks in northern Arizona are spreading an adapted version of a rabies virus variant associated with bats.
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USDA accepting comments on tuberculosis, brucellosis plans
Changes to bovine tuberculosis and brucellosis eradication programs could focus efforts on areas with known infections and