Join us for our first Virtual Wildlife Health Workshop as we update NYS wildlife professionals on what we know about COVID-19 and wildlife. Learn where we are with testing and risks to species with Dr. Krysten Schuler, how to protect yourself and wildlife with appropriate PPE from wildlife biologist Kevin Hynes, and get the inside scoop on using and understanding mathematical models with Dr. Brenda Hanley.

Dr. Krysten Schuler's complete written CWD Testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for the hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease: The Threats to Wildlife, Public Lands, Hunting, and Health

Former Chief Wildlife Biologist for the State of New York, Gorgon R. Batcheller, discusses the the use of lead ammunition for hunting big game and the consequences for wildlife. The presentation was given at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in January, 2019 for the Conservation Medicine course (VTMED 6735).

A quick breakdown of the testing process for chronic wasting disease at the Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center.

An easy to follow "how to" video for hunters that are interested in submitting samples for chronic wasting disease testing on their harvested deer.

A short overview of the most import emerging infectious diseases of amphibians and reptiles as well as give some notes on the different approaches that  are required to investigate a mortality event or to establish whether a pathogen is present in the environment or in a host population.

Learn the basics of wildlife diseases with an introduction to key terms and responsibilities. 

Know how to respond to a wildlife disease outbreak and explore options for disease management.

This video by DEC Wildlife Biologist Kevin Hynes explains how to properly disinfect equipment after handling wildlife.

In this video, DEC Wildlife Biologist Kevin Hynes leads a discussion on rabies, covering topics including: recognizing rabies, rabies transmission, and the importance of being properly vaccinated.

Learn how to work safely when handling wildlife by watching biologist Kevin Hynes demonstrate how to use basic personal protective equipment.

In this video, DEC Wildlife Biologist Kevin Hynes describes how to safely ship dead wildlife or wildlife samples to the Wildlife Health Program for testing.

Zoonoses are diseases that can be transmitted from animals to people. If you're working with wildlife, you need to know what they are, how they are transmitted, and how to protect yourself. In this presentation, wildlife veterinarian Dr. Elizabeth Bunting introduces the most important zoonoses for wildlife professionals in New York State to know.