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
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.