Lab Bites

June 27, 2024

This is a BIG deal for #CWD surveillance efforts! Knowing WHERE management agencies should focus their sampling is a game changer. Check out our inside peek - "Novel Regional CWD Predictions Using Machine Learning" https://bit.ly/3XOlpAC #WildlifeHealth @cornellvet @CornellNews

June 20, 2024

Today is #AmericanEagleDay & this iconic species has a deep backstory–from DDT to lead, eagle populations have been at risk for some time. The WHP received over 200 bald eagles for necropsy since January 2023…over 12% had lead poisoning that caused or contributed to their death.

June 18, 2024

Did you know that #LeadToxicosis affects pollinators? For #PollinatorWeek please check out "Chronic exposure to trace lead impairs honey bee learning" https://bit.ly/4bbJ3tU #TheMoreYouKnow Learn more about lead & #wildlife: https://bit.ly/3tl91LL #WildlifeHealth #Scicomm

June 11, 2024

Curious about what we've accomplished for #wildlife in the last year? Check out the #NYS #WildlifeHealth Program's annual report for the inside scoop on our efforts! Info on #surveillance, #research, #scicomm, #DataScience, & more! https://bit.ly/3KDogVl @NYSDEC @cornellvet

What we do

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Disease Surveillance

On the frontlines of identifying pathogens and toxins in New York wildlife

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Research

Everything from salamanders to moose

 
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Wildlife Diagnostics

Testing services through the Animal Health Diagnostic Center

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Education & Outreach

Developing resources for professionals and the public

New York State Wildlife Health Program

We protect the health of New York State's wildlife through our partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

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