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A Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in an Elk Imported to Korea from Canada Show Full Record 390
Source: Journal of Veterinary Medical Science. 2002 Sep;64(9):855-8. Resource Type(s): Journal (Articles) Searchable Keywords: Canada Central nervous system Chronic wasting disease Deer Diagnosis Isolation & purification Korea Transportation (animal) Western blotting Abstract: From abstract (free full-text available): A seven-year-old male elk (Cervus elaphus nelsoni) was euthanized and necropsied after having a 3-week history of body weight loss, emaciation, excessive salivation, teeth grinding, fever, anorexia, and respiratory distress. The elk was imported into Korea from Canada on March 9, 1997. Gross pathologic findings were restricted to a diffuse fibrinous pneumonia. Microscopic lesions included mild neuronal vacuolation and spongiform change in the neuropil of... ![[PDF]](images/icons/pdf.gif "Adobe Reader File"){kind=icon} Animal Movements And Disease Risk: A Workbook Show Full Record 1176
Source: IUCN/SSC Captive Breeding Specialist Group Resource Type(s): Manuals, Standards and Guidelines Searchable Keywords: Risk assessment Transportation (animal) Wildlife diseases Abstract: From introduction (free full-text avialable): A workbook, providing six tools to assist in this decision-making process, has been developed through the effort of a significant number of supporters and people active in conservation activities throughout the world. Table of contents include: Disease List and Project Diagram -- Hazard Identification -- Decision Analysis Protocols -- System Modeling- Stella and Vensi -- Health Assessment Worksheet for Animal Movements -- Test Considerations Appendix... ![[MAP]](images/icons/map.gif "Map File"){kind=icon} APHIS Veterinary Sevices - Chronic Wasting Disease Show Full Record 126
Source: U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Veterinary Services Resource Type(s): Bibliography and Web Indexes, Fact Sheets, Issue Overviews, Laws and Regulations, Maps Searchable Keywords: Captive cervids Chronic wasting disease Deer Diagnosis Game ranching Herd certification program History Legislation Prevention & control Regulations Transportation (animal) Abstract: Offers an overview of chronic wasting disease (CWD), as well as informational materials, such as a bibliography of scientific CWD articles, maps, fact sheets and updates on the management actions taken by USDA with the captive deer industry.
Chronic Wasting Disease of Deer, BSE and the Threat of Scrapie Show Full Record 282
Source: Surveillance-Wellington. 1990; 17(2): 23-24 Resource Type(s): Journal (Articles) Searchable Keywords: Bovine spongiform encephalopathy Chronic wasting disease Cohort studies Colorado Deer Prevention & control Risk assessment Scrapie Transportation (animal) Veterinary medicine Abstract: From introduction: In mid 1989 MAF placed a ban on the importation into New Zealand of deer from the United Kingdom. The reason for the ban is a concern that British deer could introduce one of the diseases known as transmissible degenerative encephalopathies (TDEs). CWD Regulations in North America - Use a Map to Find Regulation Summaries for State and Provincial Agenices Show Full Record 3937
Source: Chronic Wasting Disease Alliance Resource Type(s): Laws and Regulations, Maps Searchable Keywords: Carcasses Chronic wasting disease Legislation Regulations Transportation (animal) Abstract: Transportation regulations for deer and other cervid carcasses are regularly amended. With this easy-to-use map interface, hunters and other interested individuals can quickly click on a map and access not only contact information for a particular state or provincial CWD (chronic wasting disease) management agency, but also learn about new CWD regulations in development, current CWD testing programs, and feeding bans.
Health Protocol for Translocation of Free-ranging Elk Show Full Record 270
Source: Journal of Wildlife Diseases. 2001 Jul;37(3):413-26. Resource Type(s): Journal (Articles) Searchable Keywords: Chronic wasting disease Deer Infectious diseases Outbreaks Risk factors Southeastern United States Transportation (animal) Veterinary medicine Abstract: From abstract (free full-text available): When considering an elk (Cervus elaphus) restoration program, wildlife managers must evaluate the positive and negative elements of translocation. We prepared this protocol to give an overview of health considerations associated with translocation of elk, with an emphasis on movement of free-ranging elk from western North America to the southeastern USA. We evaluated infectious agents and ectoparasites reported in elk from two perspectives. First, we mad...
Infectious Diseases of Wildlife: Detection, Diagnosis and Management Show Full Record 1172
Source: Scientific and Technical Review. Vol. 21 (1), April 2002 and Vol. 21 (2), August 2002 Resource Type(s): Journal (Articles) Searchable Keywords: Bioterrorism Conservation Diagnosis Economic factors Epidemiology Infectious diseases International trade Livestock Prevention & control Surveillance (monitoring) Transportation (animal) Wildlife diseases Abstract: From abstract (online abstract only): The growing economic, aesthetic and cultural importance of wildlife in recent decades cannot be overlooked by the veterinary profession. The bi-directional transmission of infectious diseases between wildlife and domestic animals, the zoonotic implications of some diseases as well as the effect of wildlife diseases on the international standards used for trade in domestic animals and animal products, pose a major and continuing challenge to veterinary scient... Quarantine and Health Screening Protocols for Wildlife prior to Translocation and Release into the Wild Show Full Record 4159
Source: Woodford, M.H. (Ed.) 2000. Published jointly by the IUCN Species Survival Commission's Veterinary Specialist Group, the Office International des Epizooties (OIE), and the European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians Resource Type(s): Methods and Techniques Searchable Keywords: Guidelines Methods Transportation (animal) Wildlife Wildlife diseases Abstract: In an effort to address the disease considerations of wild animal releases, Michael Woodford has assembled information regarding quarantine, screening procedures and treatment/vaccination suggestions for mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. These protocols are comprehensive and represent the ideal, given our current level of understanding of the potential risks of the various organisms that may be carried by any single animal. We are reminded that once an animal has been released into ... Understanding Chronic Wasting Disease in Wisconsin: The First Step to Disease Control Show Full Record 394
Source: Wisconsin. Department of Natural Resources Resource Type(s): Illustrations, Issue Overviews, Maps Searchable Keywords: Captive cervids Chronic wasting disease Diagnosis Domestic animal health Epidemiology Food safety Human health Hunting Prevention & control Risk assessment Testing Transportation (animal) Waste disposal Wildlife management Wisconsin Abstract: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources shares information about what the department has learned about chronic wasting disease(CWD) since it was detected in the state. The objective of the 16-page document is to provide an easy-to-read overview of the disease. Topics covered include the Wisconsin CWD management plan, the importance of the tradition of hunting, the methods for testing and carcass disposal, and the health concerns. A CWD timeline and map are also provided.
WildPro CWD Volume - An Encyclopedia of Information on CWD Assessment and Management Show Full Record 198
Source: Wildlife Information Network Resource Type(s): Audio Visual Materials, Bibliography and Web Indexes, Instruction, Issue Overviews, Laws and Regulations, Management Plans and Reports, Methods and Techniques, Standards and Guidelines Searchable Keywords: Chronic wasting disease Disease transmission Disinfection Economic factors Epidemiology Etiology Genetic resistance History Legislation Prevention & control Risk assessment Surveillance (monitoring) Transportation (animal) Waste disposal Wildlife management Abstract: This volume is one of many within the WildPro web encyclopedia set. The purpose of this chronic wasting disease (CWD) volume is to provide information on the investigation, epidemiology and management of this disease. |
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