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A Walk on the Wild Side--Emerging Wildlife Diseases [Editorial] Show Full Record 853
Source: BMJ. 2005 Nov 26;331(7527):1214-5. Resource Type(s): Journal (Articles), News Searchable Keywords: Disease reservoirs Disease transmission Emerging infectious diseases Human health Wildlife Zoonoses Abstract: From article (free full-text available): Emerging infectious diseases have been creeping up the research agenda since at least 1992, when the US Institute of Medicine defined them as infectious diseases that have recently increased in incidence or geographical range, recently been discovered, or are caused by newly evolved pathogens. Diseases that have recently moved into new species can be added to this defining list. More recently, the emergence of diseases with high case fatality rates?such a...
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) Show Full Record 1189
Source: American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Resource Type(s): News Searchable Keywords: Veterinary medicine Wildlife Zoo Animals Abstract: The American Association of Zoo Veterinarian website provides information about preventive medicine, husbandry, and scientific research in the field of veterinary medicine dealing with captive and free-ranging wild animals. As a resource for veterinaries, this site provides a listing of job openings, educational opportunities, meetings & workshops and other relevant community activities.
Animal Spongiform Encephalopathies-an Update. Part 1: Scrapie and Lesser Known Animal Spongiform Encephalopathies Show Full Record 326
Source: The Veterinary Quarterly. 1994 Oct; 16(3): 174-181 Resource Type(s): Issue Overviews, Journal (Articles) Searchable Keywords: Domestic cats Feline spongiform encephalopathy Scrapie Sheep Transmissible mink encephalopathy Wildlife Wildlife diseases Zoo Animals Abstract: (On-line abstract only): Focuses on the occurrence, epidemiology, diagnosis, genetics, molecular genetics, transmission to other species and prospects of preclinical diagnosis for scrapie in sheep. Brief discussion of Chronic Wasting Disease, Transmissible Mink Encephalopathy and Feline Spongiform Encephalopathy.
Annual Wildlife Disease Reports in the UK Show Full Record 1092
Source: Veterinary Laboratories Agency Resource Type(s): Management Plans and Reports, Table or Spreadsheet Searchable Keywords: Morbidity Mortality Wildlife Wildlife diseases Abstract: Provides access to annual reports on wildlife diseases in the UK. Reports contain tables listing specific diseases, species affected, location and more.
Avian Flu: H5N1 Virus Outbreak in Migratory Waterfowl Show Full Record 1613
Source: Nature. 2005 Jul 14;436(7048):191-2 Resource Type(s): Journal (Articles) Searchable Keywords: Animals Avian influenza Bird diseases Birds Disease transmission Epidemiology Geese Genotypes Humans Migration (animals) Molecular structure Orthomyxoviridae Physiology Southeastern Asia Virology Wildlife Abstract: No online abstract available
BirdLife International - A Position Statement on Avian Influenza Show Full Record 693
Source: BirdLife International Resource Type(s): Treaties and Conventions Searchable Keywords: Avian influenza Migration (animals) Poultry Waterfowl Wildlife Abstract: From document: Outbreaks among wild birds in Europe and Iran during 2006 show that wild birds are capable of carrying the virus to new sites after infection, possibly in a "leap-frog" fashion by travelling for a short time and passing on infection to another group of birds before dying. Many questions remain concerning the effects of the virus on wild birds and how efficiently they can spread it to other wild birds or to domestic poultry. By contrast, recent outbreaks in Cameroon, Egypt, India...
Blogger Reveals China's Migratory Goose Farms Near Site of Flu Outbreak Show Full Record 1667
Source: Nature. 2006 May 18;441(7091):263 Resource Type(s): Journal (Articles) Searchable Keywords: Animal breeding Animals Avian influenza Biological models China Disease transmission Epidemiology Geese Influenza A Virus, H5N1Subtype Influenza in birds Internet Migration (animals) Outbreaks Seasons Virology Wildlife Abstract: No abstract available.
Brucellosis in the Greater Yellowstone Area Show Full Record 50
Source: Cheville NF, McCullough DR , Paulson LR. (1998). Brucellosis in the greater Yellowstone area. Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, Resource Type(s): Books Searchable Keywords: Bovine brucellosis Cattle Domestic animals Elk Research Vaccines Wildlife Wildlife diseases Wildlife management Abstract: Published in 1998, this study reports the findings of a 6-month study of brucellosis in the GYA by the National Academy of Sciences. The generated scientific data was used to address the question whether the brucellosis transmission by bison or elk (Cervus elaphus) was indeed a threat to domestic livestock and whether vaccination or other management strategies might prove useful in controlling potential transmission. The study assessed the current state of knowledge about brucellosis infection...
Canadian Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians (CAZWV) Show Full Record 1115
Source: Canadian Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians Resource Type(s): News Searchable Keywords: Canada Veterinarians Veterinary medicine Wildlife Wildlife diseases Zoo Animals Abstract: The mission of the Canadian Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians is to promote and contribute to the health management of free ranging and captive wild animals, and in so doing enhance the well being of these animals. Visitors will find job openings, education, news, member information, and more on this site.
CDC - Spread of Avian Influenza Viruses Among Birds Show Full Record 26
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Resource Type(s): Issue Overviews Searchable Keywords: Avian influenza Disease transmission Human health Outbreaks Poultry Wildlife Zoonoses Abstract: Presented by the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, website describes avian influenza in wild birds and domestic poultry. Provides a number of links to other useful sites on the subject of avian influenza including general information, outbreaks, professional guidance for travelers and health care workers, information on the viruses, as well as risks to human health. |
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