Lab Bites
February 05, 2021
Most people think #migration is just for the #birds, but not so! #Amphibians and other species do too. Want to learn how you can help? @NYSDEC has you covered! #WhyDidtheSalamanderCrosstheRoad #Frogs #Salamanders https://dec.ny.gov/lands/51925.html
November 23, 2020
Want to take a closer look at some issues impacting deer & bear in #NYS? Join @NYSDEC #Wildlife Disease Biologist Kevin Hynes along with Deer & Bear #Biologist Jeremy Hurst for the scoop. *Includes images that may be deemed graphic. https://fb.watch/1XFHod-xmr/ #huntinglife #scicomm
November 12, 2020
Want to get a #NYS harvested #deer tested for #CWD? We can help! Hunter-harvest submissions are accepted at @Cornell_CWHL this hunting season. For more info visit "Hunter Harvest CWD Testing Available at CWHL" https://cwhl.vet.cornell.edu/hunter-cwd-testing @cornellvetlab @NYSDEC #huntinglife
October 28, 2020
In case you've been living in a #cave -haha, it's #BatWeek everyone! Cool #bat facts - they can eat up to 50% of their body weight in insects each night! Want to know what species you may see in #NY, like the red bat? Check out @NYSDEC Bats of NY brochure https://on.ny.gov/2HMtRvh
What we do
Disease Surveillance
On the frontlines of identifying pathogens and toxins in New York wildlife
Research
Everything from salamanders to moose
Wildlife Diagnostics
Testing services through the Animal Health Diagnostic Center
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.