National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) |
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Development of Chemistry-, Biochemistry-, and Computational-based
Tools for Wildlife Damage Management
While analytical chemistry forms the foundation of most of the
research conducted under this project, the project scientists also have experience
in related scientific disciplines such as metabolism chemistry, environmental
fate, chemical synthesis, toxicology, chemical ecology, and formulation chemistry.
NWRC chemists play a key role in the development of effective tools for wildlife
management. These tools include toxicants, infertility agents, attractants,
repellents and vaccines.
Chemistry-based work at NWRC incorporates the following capabilities:
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Analytical Services--analyzing samples under the auspices of Good Laboratory
Practices to ensure method reliability and integrity.
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Computer Modeling - designing and applying computer models to predict
the effects of wildlife management chemicals on target and nontarget species.
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Exploratory
Chemistry--researching the mediating role chemicals play in animal
behaviors.
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Formulation
Chemistry--adapting existing techniques and developing novel methods
of active ingredient formulation to deliver the active ingredient safely
and effectively.
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Methods
Development-- modifying, adapting, and developing novel analytical
methodologies for the analyses of numerous compounds in a variety of matrices
including soil, water, plants, and animal tissues.
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Radioisotope
Studies--evaluating the uptake, metabolism and excretion of wildlife
management chemicals of interest to the Wildlife Services Program
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Wildlife
Genetics--applying molecular genetics in assessing wildlife population
structures, parentage, gender, and individual animal identification.
Project Leader: Dr.
John J. Johnston,
(john.j.johnston@aphis.usda.gov)
USDA/APHIS/WS/NWRC
4101 LaPorte Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 266-608