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.

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

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

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

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.

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 leads a discussion on rabies, covering topics including recognizing rabies, rabies transmission, and the importance of being properly vaccinated.

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.