Lab Bites
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
October 16, 2020
MOOSE ON THE MOVE! A friendly reminder to motorists this hunting season, yes deer are on the move, but don't forget about their much larger relative. DEC Advises Public to Be Alert for Moose in the Adirondacks https://on.ny.gov/353Ks5T #moose #drivesafe #adirondacks @NYSDEC
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.