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![[PDF]](images/icons/pdf.gif "Adobe Reader File"){kind=icon} Assessment of Virus Movement Across Continents: Using Northern Pintails (Anas acuta) as a Test Show Full Record 3531
Source: U.S. Geological Survey. Alaska Science Center Resource Type(s): Maps, Methods and Techniques, Table or Spreadsheet Searchable Keywords: Avian influenza Disease spread Disease transmission Genetics Migratory birds Migratory patterns Telemetry Abstract: From project summary: Through an international collaborative partnership, this study will examine the likelihood that migratory birds will transmit highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza from Asia to North America, and to use Northern Pintails (Anas acuta) as a model for viral transmission. The various aspects of this project will: (1) evaluate spatial overlap of North American and Asian pintail populations through analysis of band recoveries of birds marked on each continent, (2) deploy satelli...
Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (CCWHC) Show Full Record 5
Source: Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre Resource Type(s): Fact Sheets, Methods and Techniques, News Searchable Keywords: Veterinary medicine Wildlife diseases Abstract: The Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre (CCWHC) encompasses Canada's four veterinary colleges. Its purpose is to apply veterinary medical science to wildlife conservation and management in Canada. The organization is also dedicated to developing and using knowledge of wildlife health and disease to improve human health and the health of domestic animals. Visitors will find links to wildlife disease surveillance, specifically related to West Nile Virus and Chronic Wasting Disease. Other ...
CCWHC - An Index of Wildlife Health Topics Show Full Record 1472
Source: Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre Resource Type(s): Fact Sheets, Issue Overviews, Management Plans and Reports, Manuals, Methods and Techniques Searchable Keywords: Avian botulism Avian salmonella Canada Chronic wasting disease Eastern equine encephalomyelitis Rabies Tuberculosis Veterinary medicine West Nile virus Wildlife 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.
International Office of Epizootics (OIE): World Organization for Animal Health Show Full Record 225
Source: International Office of Epizootics Resource Type(s): Fact Sheets, Journals (Periodicals), Management Plans and Reports, Methods and Techniques, Standards and Guidelines Searchable Keywords: Domestic animal health Human health Infectious diseases Information dissemination Veterinary medicine Wildlife diseases Abstract: A comprehensive website that contains a variety of international information on animal health and diseases, including statistics, standards, lists of diseases by name and classification. Most information relates to domestic animals but some pertains to wildlife. ![[MAP]](images/icons/map.gif "Map File"){kind=icon} National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) - Information on Diseases being Researched Show Full Record 1473
Source: National Wildlife Health Center (U.S.) Resource Type(s): Bibliography and Web Indexes, Fact Sheets, Issue Overviews, Management Plans and Reports, Manuals, Maps, Methods and Techniques, Photographs, Standards and Guidelines Searchable Keywords: Avian botulism Avian cholera Avian influenza Avian pox Avian salmonella Avian vacuolar myelinopathy Chronic wasting disease Emerging infectious diseases West Nile virus Wildlife diseases Abstract: Lists over ten wildlife diseases currently being researched at the National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC). An overview of each disease is provided, along with links to NWHC fact sheets, reports and manuals.
NBII: Wildlife Disease Information Node - A Collection of Avian Influenza Web Resources Show Full Record 979
Source: National Biological Information Infrastructure (Project : U.S.). Wildlife Disease Information Node Resource Type(s): Audio Visual Materials, Bibliography and Web Indexes, Databases and Information Systems, Fact Sheets, FAQs, Instruction, Internet Map Services, Issue Overviews, Management Plans and Reports, Methods and Techniques, News, Standards and Guidelines Searchable Keywords: Influenza A Virus, H5N1Subtype Wild birds Abstract: A gateway to variety of avian influenza information resoruces, including web sites, news sources and literature publications. NWHC - Avian Necropsy Manual for Biologists in Remote Refuges Show Full Record 173
Source: Work TM. (2000). Avian necropsy manual for biologists in remote refuges. Retrieved June 3, 2005 from http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/pub_metadata/necropsy_manuals/Avian_Necropsy_Manual-English.pdf Resource Type(s): Illustrations, Manuals, Methods and Techniques, Standards and Guidelines Searchable Keywords: Disinfection Necropsy Safety Sampling Specimen preparation Abstract: An instructional manual published by the National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC). The primary objective is to teach biologists with little to no background how to conduct a necropsy. Techiques covered include recognizing bird organs; executing proper organ and tissue retrieval for diagnostic examination; preparing for necropsy procedures; collecting required materials; and following safety protocols. Step-by-step procedures describe how to dissect a bird carcass. A series of photos accompanying ... NWHC - Sea Turtle Necropsy Manual for Biologist in Remote Refuges Show Full Record 176
Source: Work TM. (2000). Sea Turtle Necropsy Manual for Biologist in Remote Refuges. Retrieved June 3, 2005 from http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/hfs/Documents/turtleml.pdf Resource Type(s): Illustrations, Manuals, Methods and Techniques, Standards and Guidelines Searchable Keywords: Collection (specimen gathering) Necropsy Specimen preparation Abstract: This instruction manual is a product of the National Wildlife Health Center. Its main goals are to teach biologists with little to no background in necropsy techniques. Some of the techniques are: how to recognize sea turtle organs and proper retrieval of organs and tissues from appropriate samples for pathologic and other laboratory examinations. Included are instructions on how to prepare for a necropsy, what materials are needed, and what precautions should be taken when performing a necrop... 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 ... Sampling Protocol for Highly Pathogenic Asian H5N1 Avian Influenza in Migratory Birds in Alaska Show Full Record 1324
Source: Alaska Interagency HPAI Bird Surveillance Working Group Resource Type(s): Methods and Techniques Searchable Keywords: Biological sampling Epidemiology Sampling design Surveillance (monitoring) Target species Abstract: From introduction: . . .In early 2006, an Alaska Interagency Avian Influenza Working Group was formed to develop a ranking matrix for setting priority species for sampling within Alaska. All wild bird species with populations that utilize areas of both Alaska and Asia were identified. . . .This document is a step-down plan from the U.S. Strategic Plan that includes specific surveillance protocols for sampling birds in Alaska during 2006. . . . Each of the 29 species plans presented herein provi... |
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