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Fawn from Fort Drum research project, Photo by Martin Feehan Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Cornell CVM, DEC collaborate to prevent return of Chronic Wasting Disease in New York deer

There hasn’t been a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in New York state since 2005, and the Wildlife Health Program (WHP) at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine is trying to keep it that way. CWD attacks deer, moose and other...

Category: In the News
Diamondback terrapin up close Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Conservation CSI: Solving the mystery of mass turtle die-off

In April 2015, hundreds of diamondback terrapin turtles and tens of thousands of fish were found dead on a beach near Flanders Bay, Long Island. This threatened species has already experienced steep population declines around Long Island...

Category: In the News
Health exam on NY Moose by Jeanne Ross, Native Range Capture Services Friday, May 12, 2017

Of Moose and Men: CVM Researchers gathering key insights on New York State moose populations

Cornell researchers are mugging moose—but don’t worry—it’s for the moose’s benefit. Last week, researchers and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) biologists converged in Old Forge, N.Y., to meet with a...

Category: In the News
White-tailed buck in field

Keeping Rabies in Mind as Hunting Season Begins in NYS - 2024

Updated 10/9/2024 - Positive rabies in beaver in Monroe County An approachable beaver was reported at a public park in late August, after which an altercation occurred with a dog. The beaver was unconcerned and unafraid of humans in...

Category: Wildlife 411

What's the scoop on the 2016 Wildlife Disease Association's annual conference?

WDA 2016 Conference presentation.jpg A presentation given at the 2016 WDA Conference.

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Bald Eagle in flight at Lake Moraine 2017 photo by Scott Armstrong

Feature article in Great Lakes Today, discussing bald eagle and lead toxicity

Dr. Krysten Schuler on the continued impact of lead ammunition on the Northeast bald eagle population, education efforts, potential breeding impact on the overall health and population's growth. Kevin Hynes of the WHP is featured...

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