CCWHC - An Index of Wildlife Health TopicsShow Full Record1472
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Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre
Resource Type(s):
Fact Sheets, Issue Overviews, Management Plans and Reports, Manuals, Methods and Techniques
Searchable Keywords:
Avian botulismAvian salmonellaCanadaChronic wasting diseaseEastern equine encephalomyelitisRabiesTuberculosisVeterinary medicineWest Nile virusWildlife diseases
Abstract:
Contains an alphabetized list of wildlife health topics indexed by the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (CCWHC). Many of the topic links on the web site lead to content inside the site, while others link to outside web resources. The topics range from high profile diseases, such as avian influenza and chronic wasting disease, to lesser known diseases, like snowshoe hare virus and Jamestown Canyon virus. Other topics covered include management guidelines and procedural manuals.
The Why Files - Zoonotic Diseases: Diseases Jumping from Animals to People?Show Full Record92
Source:
University of Wisconsin-Madison. Board of Regents
Resource Type(s):
Instruction, Issue Overviews
Searchable Keywords:
Disease reservoirsEmerging infectious diseasesHuman healthPetsZoonoses
Abstract:
A web-article from The Why files that provides an overview of zoonotic diseases, how they emerge, and why they appear to be a growing threat. Many historically important zoonotic diseases are outlined along with the newly emerging animal related diseases, such as monkeypox and West Nile virus. The discussion highlights the impact of these diseases on humans.
Enviro-Health Links - Lead and Human Health - Wild Birds and Lead Shot or SinkersShow Full Record3992
Source:
National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography and Web Indexes
Searchable Keywords:
Adverse effectsLead poisoningWild birds
Abstract:
Provides an extensive bibliography of web links on lead poisoning, most pertaining to human health. Although, there is a section on wild birds under the heading, Specific Aspects, entitled, Wild birds and Lead Shot and Sinkers. Here visitors will find a substantial list of web resources, including links to a chapter on lead in the National Wildlife Health Center, Field Manual of Wildlife Disease and a U.S. Geological Survey map on bird deaths due to lead poisoning.
NBII - Mountain Prairie Information Node (MPIN) - Whirling DiseaseShow Full Record1998
Source:
National Biological Information Infrastructure (Project : U.S.). Mountain Prairie Information Node
Resource Type(s):
Databases and Information Systems, Datasets, Internet Map Services, Issue Overviews, K-12 Curriculum and Lesson Plans, Maps
Searchable Keywords:
ResearchWhirling disease
Abstract:
Highlights the projects that the Whirling Disease Initiative research program has developed to manage the whirling disease parasite. From this MPIN web page, visitors can access these projects, which include static and interactive maps that display the distribution of the disease in the United States along with acce...
NOAA - Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response ProgramShow Full Record1315
Source:
U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography and Web Indexes, Databases and Information Systems, FAQs, Issue Overviews
Searchable Keywords:
ConservationMarine wildlifeMorbidityMortalityWildlife diseases
Abstract:
Provides information about the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program, which is headed by the National Fisheries Service (NMFS),a department of the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). "The program has the following components: stranding networks, responses/investigations of mortality events, biomonitoring, tissue/serum banking, and analytical quality assurance." Resources available include an overview of the program, links to publications and frequently asked ques...
The Australian Wildlife Health Network (AWHN: the Network): A Nationally Integrated Wildlife Health System for AustraliaShow Full Record1143
Source:
Australian Wildlife Health Network
Resource Type(s):
Bibliography and Web Indexes, Databases and Information Systems, Directories, Fact Sheets, Issue Overviews, News, Photographs
Searchable Keywords:
AustraliaPathologyWildlife diseases
Abstract:
From web site: The mission of the Australian Wildlife Health Network (AWHN: the Network)"is to promote and facilitate collaborative links across Australia in the investigation and management of wildlife health in support of human and animal health, biodiversity and trade. Its vision is for a nationally integrated wildlife health system for Australia". The site provides a number of interesting resources including a searchable pathology database, the Australian Registry of Wildlife Health: Committ...
Nonprofit
Wildlife Information Network - Gateway to WildProShow Full Record1135
Source:
Wildlife Information Network
Resource Type(s):
Databases and Information Systems, Manuals, Methods and Techniques, Tools and Software
Searchable Keywords:
Veterinary medicineWildlifeWildlife diseasesWildlife management
Abstract:
From website: "Wildlife Information Network (WIN) is a veterinary science-based Charity whose mission is to provide information on the health and management of free-ranging and captive animals and emerging infectious diseases to wildlife professionals and decision-makers worldwide." Visitors to WIN website will find the WILDPRO software which is an electronic encyclopedia and library of wildlife, wildlife habitats, and emerging infectious diseases. Other information includes membership subscript...
Professional Associations
One Health Initiative Task Force Final Report : One Health - A New Professional ImperativeShow Full Record4403
Source:
American Veterinary Medical Association
Resource Type(s):
Management Plans and Reports
Searchable Keywords:
Animal healthDisease transmissionHuman health
Abstract:
In 2007, the AVMA Executive Board established the One Health Initiative Task Force (OHITF). The purpose of the task force was to study the feasibility of an initiative that would facilitate collaboration and cooperation among health science professions, academic institutions, governmental agencies, and industries to help with the assessment, treatment, and prevention of cross-species disease transmission and mutually prevalent, but non-transmitted, human and animal diseases and medical condition...
Wildlife Disease Association (WDA)Show Full Record1132
Source:
Wildlife Disease Association
Resource Type(s):
Issue Overviews, Journals (Periodicals), Proceedings
Searchable Keywords:
Veterinary medicineWildlife diseasesWildlife management
Abstract:
As a professional organization, the Wildlife Disease Association (WDA) mission is to acquire, disseminate and apply knowledge of the health and diseases of wild animals in relation to their biology, conservation and interactions with human and domestic animals. The majority of this WDA's website contains professional information for those in wildlife health community, such as a listing of past conferences and proceedings, and descriptions of educational and training opportunities.
Disease Surveillance - Michigan Weekly Disease Surveillance ReportsShow Full Record2241
Source:
State of Michigan. Emerging Disease Issues
Resource Type(s):
Table or Spreadsheet
Searchable Keywords:
Human healthMichiganSurveillance (monitoring)
Abstract:
From this Disease Surveillance home page visitors can access the Michigan Weekly Disease Surveillance Report. It provides a summary of reportable diseases confirmed or under investigation in Michigan. Most of the information pertains to human health but some animal information is provided.
From introduction: "The data in the Weekly Disease Report are provisional, based on current reports to MDCH (Michigan Department of Community Health) by local health departments." The system used to ...
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National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) - Information on Diseases being Researched Show Full Record 1473
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