Lab Bites

March 07, 2024

February was a busy month with 135 cases. We had 41 mammals, 92 birds, & 2 herps for review. The most interesting case came from #cornellvet Janet L Swanson Wildlife Hospital; an Eastern Grey #squirrel with suspected blindness & high white blood cell count...1/3 #WildlifeHealth

March 01, 2024

#WWD2024 is right around the corner - learn more about #wildlife diseases with our Disease Fact Sheet Library - with #facts on threats to mammals, birds, amphibians, and more. #WildlifeHealth #Science #TheMoreYouKnow #conservation #WorldWildlifeDay https://bit.ly/3pXVqZm

February 29, 2024

Curious about what we do for #WildlifeHealth? Follow our new “Day in the Life” series for an inside peek. Research Support Specialist, Melissa Fadden, shares a slice of what a typical day might look like managing our clinical cases & research projects. https://bit.ly/48Cw7MC

February 27, 2024

Happy #InternationalPolarBearDay! I know they aren't in NY, but come on... They are the largest bears & have black skin, transparent fur, & a blue tongue! Check out @usgs for the latest news in #polarbear research: https://bit.ly/3P18aHL #conservation #wildlife #science

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.

Learn more about the WHP