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Educational
CCWHC - An Index of Wildlife Health Topics Show Full Record 1472 Bookmark and Share
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.
The Why Files - Zoonotic Diseases: Diseases Jumping from Animals to People? Show Full Record 92 Bookmark and Share
Source: University of Wisconsin-Madison. Board of Regents
Resource Type(s): Instruction, Issue Overviews
Searchable Keywords: Disease reservoirs Emerging infectious diseases Human health Pets Zoonoses 
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.
International
Global Coral Disease Database Show Full Record 6212 Bookmark and Share
Source: United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre, United States. National Marine Fisheries Service
Resource Type(s): Databases and Information Systems
Searchable Keywords: Coral diseases Databases Mapping 
Abstract:   From website: [The aim of the Global Coral Disease Database (GCDD) project is to] "collate information on the global distribution of coral diseases, in order to contribute to the understanding of coral disease prevalence. The GCDD is a compilation of information from scientific literature gathered before 2007 (archive data), as well as new contributions from users. The content of the database is being continually updated by users, creating a sustainable platform for the dissemination of coral di...
International Office of Epizootics (OIE): World Organization for Animal Health Show Full Record 225 Bookmark and Share
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.
World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE ) Global Conference on Wildlife, "Animal Health and Biodiversity - Preparing for the Future": Program, Abstracts and Presenations Show Full Record 6109 Bookmark and Share
Source: International Office of Epizootics
Resource Type(s): Proceedings
Searchable Keywords: Biodiversity Domestic animal health Ecosystem health wildlife health 
Abstract:   Provides access to the program, abstracts and presentations from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE ) Global Conference on Wildlife, "Animal Health and Biodiversity" Preparing for the Future", held in Paris, France, February 23-25, 2011. Visitors can download view these documents on-line or download them. From conference website: [This conference addressed] "both benefits and challenges that are related to coordinated managem...
[PDF] World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Global Conference on Wildlife, "Animal Health and Biodiversity - Preparing for the Future" - Recommendation to OIE Show Full Record 6110 Bookmark and Share
Source: International Office of Epizootics
Resource Type(s): Proceedings, Standards and Guidelines
Searchable Keywords: Domestic animal health Ecosystem health wildlife health 
Abstract:   This 3-page document is a product from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Global Conference on Wildlife, "Animal Health and Biodiversity - Preparing for the Future", held in Paris, France, February 23-25, 2011. It offers recommendations to OIE and its members from the conference participants and is available in three languages, English, French and Spanish. From conference website: [This conference addressed] "both benefits ...
Local Government
Wildlife Health - Resources, Links and Organizations Show Full Record 3809 Bookmark and Share
Source: Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Environment. Environmental Stewardship Division
Resource Type(s): Bibliography and Web Indexes
Searchable Keywords: Amphibian malformations & decline British Columbia Chronic wasting disease Fish diseases Rabies 
Abstract:   Hosted by the British Columbia Ministry of Environment - Environmental Stewardship Division. This web page provides over 30 resources on wildlife health, including chronic wasting disease, West Nile virus and fish diseases. It also provides links to a number of online manuals.
National Government
[PDF] England Wildlife Health Strategy Show Full Record 5447 Bookmark and Share
Source: Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Resource Type(s): FAQs, Management Plans and Reports
Searchable Keywords: England Surveillance (monitoring) Wildlife diseases Wildlife health programs Wildlife management 
Abstract:   Describes and links to .pdf report of The England Wildlife Health Strategy, which is "a strategy for tackling the impacts of wildlife diseases in England." The strategy, launched 15 June 2009 by UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), aims to "increase our knowledge and understanding of wildlife diseases generally - both infectious and non-infectious disease - by working together to continue to build our evidence base, share intelligence and monitor wildlife populations....
Enviro-Health Links - Lead and Human Health - Wild Birds and Lead Shot or Sinkers Show Full Record 3992 Bookmark and Share
Source: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)
Resource Type(s): Bibliography and Web Indexes
Searchable Keywords: Adverse effects Lead poisoning Wild 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.
National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center Website Show Full Record 5446 Bookmark and Share
Source: USGS National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center
Resource Type(s): News, Workshop Materials
Searchable Keywords: Climatic change Federal programs United States Wildlife Wildlife management 
Abstract:   Provides information updates for, research awards granted by, project accomplishments of, and five-year strategy for the National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center (NCCWSC). Links to the final report of consultations with the Ecological Society of America and The Wildlife Society, which suggests recommendations on NCCWSC structure and functioning. Workshop materials are provided on: recommendations for the NCCWSC, regional partnership opportunities between NCCWSC and Regional Climate Sc...
[MAP] National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) - Information on Diseases being Researched Show Full Record 1473 Bookmark and Share
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.
[MAP] NBII - Mountain Prairie Information Node (MPIN) - Whirling Disease Show Full Record 1998 Bookmark and Share
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: Research Whirling 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...
Non-Governmental
US Animal Health Association (USAHA) - Committee on Wildlife Diseases Show Full Record 6249 Bookmark and Share
Source: United States Animal Health Association
Resource Type(s): Management Plans and Reports
Searchable Keywords: Captive wildlife Domestic animals Free-ranging wildlife Recommendations Wildlife diseases 
Abstract:   The United States Animal Health Association (USAHA) conducts much of its business through a committee system. The Wildlife Diseases Committee was established to promote a better understanding of the wildlife-livestock interface and its importance to free-ranging wildlife, commercial captive wildlife and domestic animals. From the committee web page, visitors can access the member directory. Annual reports, which date back to 2004 and cover the business conducted by the committee, are are also...
Nonprofit
Wildlife Information Network - Gateway to WildPro Show Full Record 1135 Bookmark and Share
Source: Wildlife Information Network
Resource Type(s): Databases and Information Systems, Manuals, Methods and Techniques, Tools and Software
Searchable Keywords: Veterinary medicine Wildlife Wildlife diseases Wildlife 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 Imperative Show Full Record 4403 Bookmark and Share
Source: American Veterinary Medical Association
Resource Type(s): Management Plans and Reports
Searchable Keywords: Animal health Disease transmission Human 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 Record 1132 Bookmark and Share
Source: Wildlife Disease Association
Resource Type(s): Issue Overviews, Journals (Periodicals), Proceedings
Searchable Keywords: Veterinary medicine Wildlife diseases Wildlife 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.
Regional
Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study (SCWDS) - Indexed Newsletters by Wildlife Disease Topics Show Full Record 136 Bookmark and Share
Source: Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study (U.S.)
Resource Type(s): Newsletters/Bulletins
Searchable Keywords: Diseases Wildlife diseases 
Abstract:   Lists SCWDS Briefs newsletters published by the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study (SCWDS), dating back to 1999. The articles include a wide variety of wildlife disease topics.
State/Provincial
Common Parasites and Diseases - A Collection of Fact Sheets Show Full Record 134 Bookmark and Share
Source: Alberta Government. Sustainable Resource Development. Fish and Wildlife
Resource Type(s): Fact Sheets
Searchable Keywords: Canada Parasites Wildlife diseases Wildlife management 
Abstract:   A list of over 25 fact sheets containing information about noteworthy diseases and parasites in Alberta, Canada and the programs that have been implemented to understand and, if necessary, manage them.
Disease Surveillance - Michigan Weekly Disease Surveillance Reports Show Full Record 2241 Bookmark and Share
Source: State of Michigan. Emerging Disease Issues
Resource Type(s): Table or Spreadsheet
Searchable Keywords: Human health Michigan Surveillance (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 ...

Emerging Disease Issues: An Overview of Diseases That May Affect Humans or Animals Show Full Record 229 Bookmark and Share
Source: State of Michigan. Emerging Disease Issues
Resource Type(s): Fact Sheets, Issue Overviews, Management Plans and Reports, Table or Spreadsheet
Searchable Keywords: Chronic wasting disease Emerging infectious diseases Epizootic hemorrhagic disease Rabies Surveillance (monitoring) Tuberculosis West Nile virus Wildlife diseases 
Abstract:   A large comprehensive web site that addresses the topic of infectious diseases in Michigan by providing general information along with materials on specific diseases, such as bovine tuberculosis, West Nile virus and chronic wasting disease.

This site was developed and is maintained by the Wildlife Data Integration Network with support from:
U. S. Geological Survey's National Wildlife Health Center and the
University of Wisconsin-Madison's Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies

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University of Wisconsin-Madison's Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies