Newsletter
44 messages posted in 2013 and 2012
2013-05-22: MVetSci in Conservation Medicine
Dear WILDLIST colleagues,
Please see the email below from Edinburgh University.
Paul Duff
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Dear colleagues,
I would like to daw your attention to the online distance learning programme in CONSERVATION MEDICINE offered by the ROYAL (DICK) SCHOOL of VETERINARY STUDIES, University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Campus, EH25 9RG, UK. We are now accepting applications for the new intake in September 2013.
http://www.ed.ac.uk/vet/conservation-medicine
This flexible programme is aimed at veterinary graduates world-wide wishing to pursue a career in this rapidly developing field.
Specialist expertise:
The R(D)SVS is the only UK veterinary school to have a specialist Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service, with an international reputation for providing veterinary education in the field of exotic and wild animal medicine. This online programme provides scientific knowledge relating to the health relationships that occur at the interface of animals, humans and ecosystems.
Programme content:
Courses include eco-system health and species conservation; applied epidemiology; interventions for conservation medicine; wildlife disease management; conservation genetics; captive and free-ranging wild animal welfare and zoonotic diseases. The programme will enable graduates to seek enhanced employment opportunities in academia, research, governmental and non-governmental organisations, and consultancies.
Flexible learning:
Choose to study part-time over 1, 2 or 3 years to Certificate, Diploma or Masters level. Our interactive online learning environment lets you communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff from the comfort of your own home or workplace.
Apply now for September 2013 start.
For more information visit our website www.ed.ac.uk/vet/conservation-medicine or contact us on conservation.medicine@ed.ac.uk
With best wishes,
Professor Anna Meredith
MA VetMB PhD CertLAS DZooMed MRCVS Personal Chair of Zoological and Conservation Medicine Head of Exotic Animal and Wildlife Service Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies University of Edinburgh Hospital for Small Animals Easter Bush Veterinary Centre Roslin Midlothian EH25 9RT
Tel: +44 (0)131 650 7650 ext 6247
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2013-05-13: II Rupicapra Symposium
This international meeting aims to bring together scientist, managers, hunters, farmers and naturalists to identify current knowledge gaps in the fields of Biology, Health, Monitoring and Management of this fascinating caprinae genus. This effort will be particularly relevant given the current financial crisis and EU policies that encourage researchers to collaborate, but also due to clear evidence of the effects of global changes of mountain ecosystems worldwide. This emerging threat requires a reconsideration of the future research agenda for Rupicapra research.
After this meeting we plan to publish a special issue of the Galemys, - Spanish Journal of Mammalogy - summarising not only the current knowledge on the genus Rupicapra, but also a discussion of future research priorities in the face of planetary-scale changes of mountain ecosystems. We hope participants in this meeting will discuss what we know but also what we need to know to improve Rupicapra conservation and management in our changing planet.
The first Rupicapra symposium took place in Slovenia (former Yugoslavia) 25 years ago. Since then only national meetings have been held, e.g., Aragon, Spain. (Huesca 2003, and Benasque 2011). Our aims now are to provide a cordial but international environment to favour productive exchanges among managers and scientists, as they present their experiences and concerns on Rupicapra species.
The symposium will take place 24-25 October 2013, at Bellver de Cerdanya (Catalonia, Spain).
More information is available on the symposium website: http://www.rupicaprasymposium.wnature.org/
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2013-04-15: WDA Workshop on Capacity Development in Wildlife Health Management - Report
Dear Colleagues,
This document on Capacity Development in Wildlife Health Management, developed from the workshop organised by Ted Leighton at the EWDA meeting in Lyon last year may be of interest to some of you.
http://www.healthywildlife.ca/?p=2500
Best wishes,
Lisa
Lisa Yon, BSc, DVM, PhD
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
School of Veterinary Medicine and Science University of Nottingham
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2013-03-21: ANTIGONE One Health Course
Dear colleagues,
The EU consortium ANTIGONE organizes a three-week course that will take place between 16 September and 4 October 2013 in Ciudad Real, Spain. This course is part of the project ANTIGONE, which is the acronym for ANTIcipating the Global Onset of Novel Epidemics, and is a European research network of 14 academic partners from seven European Member states.
This course is intended to help to provide the next generation of scientists with an interdisciplinary perspective to deal with emerging infectious diseases. We are inviting up to 30 graduates in a variety of disciplines (including medicine, veterinary medicine, medical biology, and ecology) from Europe and elsewhere to take part in this One Health course.
The basic set-up of the course is to discuss the different aspects of the so-called "chain of emergence" that a pathogen needs to follow to cross from an animal reservoir to the human population and become efficiently transmissible. Sections of the course will be devoted to wild and domestic animal hosts of emerging pathogens; the environment and vectors; and human aspects of disease emergence. The course consists of lectures with ample time for informal discussions in the mornings and site visits/excursions/practicals in the afternoons, and will allow plenty of interaction among students and with the invited speakers. For more information please see this leaflet: http://www.wildtechproject.com/wildlistattachments/OHC_Advertisement_2013_v3.pdf and the ANTIGONE website at http://www.antigonefp7.eu/.
With best regards, Christian Gortazar
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2013-02-04: International Workshop for Arctic and Antarctic Parasitology (IWAAP5)
IWAAP5, Perth, Western Australia, August, 2013.
The International Workshop on Arctic and Antarctic Parasitology (IWAAP5) is the fifth in a series of gatherings of people from a variety of disciplines who share an interest in parasites in polar ecosystems. Previous workshops were held in the Prince Albert National Park, Canada (2000), Rovaniemi, Finland (2003), Calgary, Canada (2006), and Svalbard, Norway (2010). These earlier workshops were focused on the Arctic, but with Australia and the southern hemisphere the hosts for 2013, this year we are embracing the Antarctic. This year IWAAP5 will be held in conjunction with the conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP) in Perth, Western Australia, from 25 to 29 August.
The aim of the workshops is to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information in an informal setting. Past workshops have attracted parasitologists, wildlife biologists, veterinarians and others from a range of northern polar countries. Following the interests of the participants, the major topic discussed has been parasites of free-ranging mammals, but we hope that those interested in other host groups will become involved.
This year the organizers of the WAAVP conference have generously allocated a half day session of their program for IWAAP5-related presentations, and are encouraging similar presentations throughout the conference. If there is sufficient interest, we may also have an IWAAP5 session separate from WAAVP. Please note that participants in IWAAP5 must register for WAAVP (http://www.waavp2013perth.com/), and that the deadline for abstract submission is 31 March, 2013.
For further information on IWAAP5 contact Lydden Polley (lydden.polley@usask.ca).
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2013-01-30: OPEN POSITION: Wildlife pathology
OPEN POSITION
at the Centre for Fish and Wildlife Health
University of Bern, Switzerland
Residency in wildlife pathology
We are looking for an enthusiast veterinarian with strong interest in pathology and wildlife medicine to fill up a residency position in animal anatomic pathology with strong emphasis in wildlife pathology.
The position is offered by the Centre for Fish and Wildlife Medicine (FIWI) at the Institute of Animal Pathology (ITPA) of the University of Bern, Vetsuisse Faculty. The three year residency program is mainly focused on the diagnostic pathology service provided for free-ranging and farmed wildlife to the Swiss Federal government and to private individuals under the supervision of a board certified pathologist and the group leader, fulfilling the requirements to sit the European Veterinary Pathology Board examination. Opportunity for parallel exposure to domestic animal pathology is also provided through our partners at the ITPA. There will be multiple opportunities to get involved in wildlife research and investigations of wildlife-related infectious diseases.
The resident is expected to supervise the externship students that are routinely hosted at the FIWI. Team spirit and fluent German (spoken and written) and English are required.
Start: 1 April 2013 (negotiable)
Duration: 3 years
Information:
Dr. Marie-Pierre Ryser ; marie-pierre.ryser@vetsuisse.unibe.ch
Dr. Francesco Origgi ; francesco.origgi@vetsuisse.unibe.ch
Tel. +41 31 631 2443
Applications:
Applications should include a motivation letter, a CV and two reference letters. They should be sent before 25 February 2013 to the following address:
Manuela Weber
Zentrum für Fisch- und Wildtiermedizin
Länggassstrasse 122, Postfach 8466
CH-3001 Bern, Switzerland
manuela.weber@vetsuisse.unibe.ch
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2013-01-16: Wildlife Studies Easter School - Registration now open
The Easter School is designed to accelerate progress toward a degree, and enhance the existing knowledge.
Registration dead-line: March 1st.
For more information and registration, please visit http://www.appliedwildlifestudies.com/#!international-easter-school-in-applied-wildlife-studies/cu14
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2012-12-12: The WildList is taking a Christmas break
Dear WILDLISTers,
Paul Duff and Staffan Tamm, who send out the emails on wildlife disease to the WILDLIST are taking a 4 week break and will be back with you in the middle of January.
If you have any articles for the readership please continue to send them, however we are unlikely to be sending anything out in the next 4 weeks.
Thanks from both of us for your continuing interest, enjoy Christmas and see you in 2013.
Best wishes,
Paul and Staffan
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2012-12-05: Conference 28 Jan 2013: Wildlife infectious diseases and the early warning system using zoo networks of the world
This conference may be of particular interest to some of you:
The 28th International Symposium of RRIAP- "Wildlife infectious diseases and the early warning system using zoo networks of the world".
The conference will be held 28 January 2013 at College of Bioresource Sciences, Nihon University, Japan. The purpose of the symposium is to understand and exchange information about infectious diseases transmitted among wild and captive animals with a significant impact on the ecosystem, the livestock industry and human society such as highly pathogenic avian influenza and foot-and-mouth disease, and also to conduct fundamental research to implement through collaboration among global regions for preventing infectious diseases using zoo networks in the world.
The program is available here: http://www.iucn-whsg.org/node/1426
For more information, please contact: Laboratory of Wildlife Science, College of Bioresource Sciences, Nihon University, 1866 Kameino, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 252-0880, Japan;
TEL/FAX: +81-466-84-3776
k-murata@brs.nihon-u.ac.jp (Dr. Koichi Murata).
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2012-11-28: Potential for American Crows to spread infectious prions in the environment
Dear WILDLIST members
You may be interested in the note below which was received from Lisa Yon, apologies for cross posting.
Paul Duff
A collaborative research project from the United States has recently published findings that prions can remain infectious after passage through the digestive system of crows. This leads to more questions about the role that scavengers play in the geographic distribution and potential spread of prion diseases in the environment.
For more information, please visit http://www.healthywildlife.ca/?p=1739
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2012-11-12: MSc position with interest in Epidemiology at U of Calgary
The Department of Production Animal Health of the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM), in collaboration with other partners, is seeking a Master of Science student with an interest in the epidemiology of Mycoplasma infection in farmed bison.
Project description:
A disease emerging as one of the most important issues for bison producers in North America is characterized by pneumonia, systemically disseminated infection, and high mortality associated with Mycoplasma bovis. While this pathogen causes various chronic diseases in cattle, M. bovis has not typically been associated with a high mortality or debilitating disease in mature animals in the absence of discernible stressors. There is a paucity of information on the prevalence of M. bovis in bison, risk factors for disease, virulence traits and genetic makeup of the organisms isolated from bison, and innate immune responses generated by the host. This project will investigate prevalence in a preliminary survey, and risk factors and seroprevalence in a case-control study. Samples will be collected during the field studies that will be utilized for laboratory studies, however, laboratory analysis will not be part of the MSc project.
What are we looking for:
A graduate project is available, focused on the epidemiology of Mycoplasma infection in farmed bison in Western Canada. Applicants with a DVM degree are preferred, but degrees in related fields will be considered. A high standard of academic performance is expected. Candidate(s) should have excellent communication skills, within both academic and non-academic settings. Experience in the livestock industry and basic knowledge (or the ability and interest to learn) of infectious diseases and data analysis are assets.
What we offer:
The graduate program will help the successful candidate develop strong skills in epidemiology and production animal health. The salary will be commensurate with the level of education and experience, but a minimum of $20,000/y will be guaranteed. UCVM is a new and dynamic veterinary faculty in Western Canada that is committed to strengthening the connections between animal health, public health, and the environment. UCVM faculty work across disciplines and departments, fostering collaborative research, teaching and service. Descriptions of the Faculty and its departments can be found on the UCVM website (www.vet.ucalgary.ca). The University of Calgary is a research-intensive, comprehensive university that supports innovation in research, education, and service to the community. Calgary is a vibrant, multicultural city with a population of just over a million people. It is located near the Rocky Mountains, Banff National Park and Lake Louise, and offers an enormous opportunity for outdoor activities both in winter and summer.
Review of applications will start ASAP. Interested individuals should submit a current curriculum vitae and an outline of research interests along with the names of three referees to:
Dr. Claire Windeyer, c.windeyer@ucalgary.ca, 1-403-210-7959
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary,
3330 Hospital Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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2012-11-06: Internship in Zoo, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine - Atlantic Veterinary College
Zoo, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine Internship
Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
1 position available
Contact person: Dr. Shannon Ferrell, Dept. of Companion Animals, Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3, Canada. Email: sferrell@upei.ca
Dates of program: June 19th 2013 to June 30th 2014
Salary: (CAD) $24,640/annum (pending budget approval)
Description of the program:
The Department of Companion Animals at the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada, invites applications for a 1-year internship in zoo, exotic animal, and wildlife medicine. The internship provides a unique opportunity for training under the supervision of a faculty member who is board-certified by the American College of Zoological Medicine. The Zoo, Exotic Animal & Wildlife Medicine (ZEAWM) service provides care to wild animals through our wildlife rehabilitation program and to zoological companion animals presented to the exotic pet clinic. Our service also works in close cooperation with local zoological institutions, wildlife parks, rehabilitation centers, and Parks Canada biologists. We play an active role in the Marine Mammal Stranding Network on the eastern coast of Canada and participate in conservation projects.
The intern can expect to be involved in the medical & surgical management of a wide variety of clinical cases. Responsibilities will also include after-hours emergency duty for the ZEAWM service. The intern will interact with both 4th-year students during clinical rotations and the volunteer wildlife team all year long. The intern will be required to make a monthly oral presentation, including one clinical case conference presentation and a formal seminar on a topic of the interns choosing.
Applicants should have a DVM or equivalent degree and should be eligible for licensure in Prince Edward Island. Completion of a small or large animal internship or equivalent experience would be an asset. Applicants should be able to work long hours, sometimes under strenuous field conditions.
Interns receive supplementary health benefits with professional liability coverage provided by the University. Two weeks of paid vacation and 3 days of professional development are provided during the one-year program. Successful applicants should anticipate having to pay about $500 (Canadian) in licensing fees.
Application Guidelines:
Application deadline will be November 30th, 2012. Email inquiries regarding the position are welcome. To apply for this position, please submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of recommendation. Please address all applications to:
Shannon Ferrell, DVM, DABVP Avian, DACZM
Assistant Professor - Zoo, Exotic Animal and Wildlife Medicine
Department of Companion Animals
Atlantic Veterinary College
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown C1A 4P3 PE
Phone: 1-902-566-0923
Email: sferrell@upei.ca
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2012-10-26: Online seminar (14th Nov): State of Knowledge of Climate Change and Public Health
Dear Wildlisters
Please see below with note from Lisa Yon, University of Nottingham.
Paul Duff
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Dear All,
This online seminar may be of interest to some. Note the time zone if you want to participate.
Best wishes,
Lisa
Lisa Yon, BSc, DVM, PhD
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
School of Veterinary Medicine and Science University of Nottingham
Sutton Bonington Campus
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The Public Health Agency of Canada is presenting an on-line seminar on 14 November, 13:00 EST: State of Knowledge of Climate Change and Public Health
This will be presented with simultaneous translation into French. You can establish a log-in account at the above website and also download the power-point presentation ahead of the seminar.
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2012-10-16: Postdoctoral researcher position - Amphibian health as indicator of ecosystem health - Canada
Dear Wildlist colleagues,
Please see this job opportunity below.
Paul
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Postdoctoral Research Position Amphibian health as an indicator of ecosystem health
Department of Veterinary Pathology
University of Saskatchewan
A post-doctoral researcher is being sought to assist with experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation related to priority substances detected in environmental samples and wild amphibian tissue samples from the oil sands region of Alberta. Information from this component of the project is being integrated with other components of the project including infectious disease dynamics, malformation rates and biochemical indicators of chronic stress.
Background: The boreal forest ecosystem in northern Alberta plays host to several major industrial development projects including oil sands mining and upgrading. Although the province of Alberta, as well as the rest of Canada, derives substantial economic benefits from this natural resource, the poorly understood ecological effects of these operations have drawn scrutiny. My collaborators and I are investigating the effects of activities related to oil sands mining on the health of wild amphibian populations in northern Alberta and south-eastern NWT. Amphibians are integral components of the boreal forest ecosystem, linking terrestrial and aquatic food webs as a result of their complex lifecycles. By understanding indirect and direct effects of oil sands mining related activities on wild amphibian populations it will be possible to develop protocols and procedures necessary to use amphibian populations as indicators of ecosystem health.
Qualifications: The successful applicant will have formal training and research experience in wetland ecology, amphibian ecology, environmental chemistry, or ecotoxicology, and demonstrated experience managing, analyzing and publishing projects that involve large ecological datasets. Previous experience with laboratory and/or field experiments that relate to ecologically relevant levels and forms of heavy metals, naphthenic acids, and/or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons is strongly preferred. Previous research or work experience related to the oil sands or other natural resource based industries will be considered an asset. Professionalism, attention to detail, competence in statistical software capable of dealing with large, complex datasets, and a strong drive to publish manuscripts is expected. Most datasets related to this position are already in-hand. Analyses of those datasets by the successful applicant will be used to inform the design and implementation of future field work. There may be opportunity for involvement in future field work although that is not a requirement or focus of this position. Proof of a completed PhD in a relevant discipline will be required prior to hiring.
Location: This position is based in the Department of Veterinary Pathology at the University of Saskatchewan, which is located in Saskatoon, SK. Multiple trips to Fort McMurray, AB, will be required; transportation and accommodation costs associated with travel between Saskatoon and Fort McMurray will be covered through the project. The Department of Veterinary Pathology has a strong culture of interdisciplinary research and collaboration, and is closely affiliated with several other departments within the University of Saskatchewan as well as the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre and Environment Canada. (Please note that a DVM degree is not required for this position.)
Salary: Salary for this position is $44,000/year and will be managed in compliance with University of Saskatchewan regulations. Major funding and support for this position is being provided through Environment Canada, Keyano College, and The University of Saskatchewan. The position is currently funded for 1 year but may be extended depending on satisfactory progress and subsequent funding.
Review of applications will begin 15 October 2012 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. The successful applicant will begin as soon as possible ideally as soon as early November 2012. Applications must include a brief cover letter highlighting qualifications for the position, current CV, and the names + contact information for 3 references.
Please submit your application materials, via email only, to: Dr. Danna Schock at danna.schock@keyano.ca
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2012-09-27: Conference: Two Worlds, One Health, Birmingham 15-16 Oct.
Dear Wildlisters,
This conference may be of interest: http://vbmps.com/
Paul Duff
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2012-09-24: International Conference on Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animals - May 2013
International Conference on Diseases of Zoo and Wild Animals 2013
Date: 08th - 11th May 2013
Venues: Tiergarten Schönbrunn and University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria.
Contact person: Anke Schumann (Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Berlin, Germany).
E-mail:2013@zoovet-conference.org
Conference website: http://www.zoovet-conference.org/
Save the date also for:
9th International Conference on Behaviour, Physiology and Genetics of Wildlife 2013.
18th to 21st September 2013, Berlin, Germany.
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2012-09-13: DVSc position in Zoological Medicine and Pathology
DVSc in Zoological Medicine and Pathology
Graduate Study in Zoological Medicine and Pathology
A three year Residency/Doctor of Veterinary Science graduate degree program in Zoological Medicine and Pathology, commencing September, 2013, is offered jointly by the Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph and the Toronto Zoo, with funding provided by the Toronto Zoo.
Relevant preparatory education on topics including general and wildlife pathology, and diseases of non-domestic, aquatic and wildlife species is carried out at O.V.C. during the first 8 months. The resident is then based for 28 months at the Toronto Zoo, working in all aspects of the zoo veterinary program, under the supervision of the zoo's three veterinarians, all of whom are A.C.Z.M. diplomates.
The Toronto Zoo houses over 5,500 specimens, including invertebrates and fish, in extensive outdoor and enclosed exhibits on a 700 acre site. In addition to clinical work, the resident carries out necropsies. Follow-up pathology is completed 1 day per week at Guelph working in consultation with O.V.C. faculty advisors.
There is a comprehensive examination in the area of Zoological Medicine and Pathology at the end of the second year of the program. A thesis describing the results of an applied research project must be defended successfully prior to graduation. Remuneration is commensurate with that of residents in comparable programs at the Ontario Veterinary College.
Applicants must possess a D.V.M. or equivalent qualification, and meet the academic standards for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Guelph. Selection of the successful applicant is based on a combination of academic criteria, relevant interest and experience, referees' evaluations, and an assessment of the candidate's career goals and motivation. Graduates have rewarding careers as administrators, clinicians and pathologists in zoos, academic institutions and government agencies in Canada, the USA, Australia and Europe.
We are now accepting applications for the next opening commencing September 2013. Applications are due Friday November 23, 2012.
Further information on the program and detailed instructions for application are available on-line at http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/path/opportunities/graduate/DVScZoologicalMedicine.cfm or from: The Graduate Secretary, Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1; email -dkangas@uoguelph.ca; phone (519) 824 4120, Ext. 54725; FAX (519) 824 5930.
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2012-07-20: Symposium on Wildlife Diseases and Conservation, 15 Nov., London, UK
A one day symposium on Wildlife Diseases and Conservation to be held at The Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 1000h
Topics will include:
- The "Big society" and conservation
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- "One health" - integrating human, domestic animal and wildlife health
- Life in the Wild - contrasting the life of wild and domestic animals
- Disease threats from animal imports and pet travel
- Bat disease surveillance
- Cetacean strandings
- Avian reintroductions and poisoning
Speakers will be:
Professor Richard Kock
Professor Sarah Randolph
Mrs Teresa Dent
Professor Nick Sotherton
Dr. Dan Horton
Mr.Alex Barlow
Mr. Vic Simpson
Mr. Harvey Locke
Dr. Paul Jepson
Mr. Lee Walker
Mr. Jim Barrington
Dr. Lewis Thomas
Mr. Leigh Lock
Mr. Björn Beckmann
Chairmen: Dr. Tony Mudd, Ms. Katie Colvile and Dr. Caroline Hahn
Registration: £115 (subscribing members), £135 (non-members), £75 (vet students) - includes symposium booklet, lunch, tea and coffee. Tickets are limited to 150.
Please apply to:
Mrs. C.A.Lewis-Jones MRCVS, Ponchydown Cottage, Blackborough, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2HQ, enclosing a cheque payable to VAWM for the appropriate amount.
Tel: 01884 266498 (preferably after 6pm) or 07931 364614
E-mail: charmianlj [at] btinternet.com
Full programme and registration details at: www.vet-wildlifemanagement.org.uk
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2012-07-18: Wildlife Middle East News
Wildlife Middle East News Vol 6 Issue 2 and 3
September and December 2011
PDFs can be downloaded from: http://www.wmenews.com/
Request for articles for future issues:
We are looking for contributions of articles from colleagues within the Middle East region for the next issue. Please contact the editors with any ideas that you may have. info@wmenews.com
Vol 6 Issue 2 & 3 Contents
1. Editorial
2. Alternative drug combinations for anaesthesia in gazelle species - experience at the BCEAW, Sharjah, UAE
3. The Animal Encounter: A success story towards conserving biodiversity in Lebanon
4. Rabies in Indian Fruit Bats (Cynopterus sphinx) in the UAE
5. Habitat suitability of Mugger Crocodile in Sarbaz River, Iran.
6. New EcoCenter provides opportunity for research in a Palestinian biodiversity hotspot
7. The blacktip reef shark: First ever underwater encounter in Kuwait
8. First king cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) births in the UAE
9. Arabian wolves persist in the Tuwayq Mountains of Saudi Arabia
10. The hunting of endangered mammals in Iraq
11. The unusual encounters of a corn crake and a little crake in Qaru, Kuwait
12. Intestinal shell impactions in rehabilitated hawksbill turtles (Eretmochelys imbricate) in the UAE.
13. The ecology of whale sharks in the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman: Tagging Jenan
14. Study on the cause of wildlife mortality on the Asian road in Golestan National Park in Iran.
15. News and Events
New Pallid Swift (Apus pallidus) colony in Um Suqueim, Dubai
?RAKBANK is pleased to be associated with Wildlife Middle East News as part of the Bank?s ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. Through our support, RAKBANK hopes to promote a better understanding of the region?s wildlife and environment and to encourage their preservation and wellbeing.?
Wildlife Middle East News wishes to acknowledge the following groups for their continued assistance in the production and distribution of the Newsletter.
- RAK Bank (Dubai) for their continued financial help without which the Newsletter could not be produced.
- PaulMac Design for their invaluable help in the design, layout and production of the Newsletter.
Apologies for the delay in getting this announcement completed and distributed. As many might be aware we have had a slight hiatus between Newsletters which has meant that we are now running behind schedule. With increased workloads and a number of the editors moving from the region leading to new demands on their time, we are now seriously considering the future of WME News.
We welcome Dr Ane-Lise Chaber, Doctor in Veterinary Medicine, Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and co-founder of Wildlife Consultants (http://www.wildlifeconsultant.org) as a new Editor while we say a fond farewell to two of our original colleagues Chris Lloyd and Theri Bailey who have been instrumental in the setting up and direction of the newsletter, but now need to direct their energy towards other areas.
To continue WME News we need more articles for publication. We would ask anyone interested in contributing to please forward articles (as per the article type and guidelines) which can be found online.
Supporting Articles:
Additional material relevant to the current issue can be found on the website. These can be found by clicking on the Supporting Material tab followed by Supporting Material.
Hong Kong represents 50% of the global shark fin trade and the UAE is the 5th largest supplier of shark fin to Hong Kong (Navigating Global Shark Conservation Measures: Current Measures and Gaps - July 2012).
Monkeys, drugged birds found in baggage (Xpress 12 July 2012)
Animal smugglers are making a killing (The National 03 Oct 2011)
Common wonder gecko: still an unknown across UAE (The National 14 July 2012)
Dugongs' movements in Gulf now tracked by satellites (The National 31 May 2012)
Tracking the Northern bald ibis in Syria (RSPB Blog)
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2012-07-13: MSc in Wildlife Research at IREC, Spain
Dear colleagues,
Below is some information on the Masters Course in Wildlife Research offered by the Spanish National Wildlife Research Institute IREC. The Masters covers different aspects of wildlife research including wildlife diseases.
For further information contact Dr. Christian Gort?zar (Christian.Gortazar@uclm.es) or myself.
Francisco Ruiz-Fons
josefrancisco.ruiz@irec.csic.es / josefrancisco.ruiz@uclm.es
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Masters Course in Wildlife Research at IREC, Spain
The MSc in Wildlife Research is run at the IREC, Spain?s National Wildlife Research Institute (www.uclm.es/IREC). This research-MSc is taught by the University of Castilla ? La Mancha (www.uclm.es) and has a strong wildlife-disease component. Official languages are Spanish and English.
Every year, this award-winning MSc attracts graduates from different EU and non-EU countries (50% vets). Recent students of this research Masters course have contributed to the following selected papers:
- Carre?n et al. (2012). Vaccination with BM86, subolesin and akirin protective antigens for the control of tick infestations in white tailed deer and red deer. Vaccine 30: 273-279 doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2011.10.099
- Falconi et al. (in press). Evidence for BTV-4 circulation in free-ranging red deer (Cervus elaphus) in Caba?eros National Park, Spain. Veterinary Microbiology dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2012.03.023
- Garrido et al. (2011). Protection against Tuberculosis in Eurasian Wild Boar Vaccinated with Heat-inactivated Mycobacterium bovis. PLoS ONE 6: e24905. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0024905
- Medrano et al. (in press). Zoonotic Pathogens among White-Tailed Deer, Northern Mexico, 2004?2009. Emerging Infectious Diseases dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid1808.111902
- Sotelo et al. (2011). Pathogenicity of two recent Western Mediterranean West Nile virus isolates in a wild bird species indigenous to Southern Europe: the red-legged partridge. Veterinary Research 42: 11 doi:10.1186/1297-9716-42-11
The MSc in Wildlife Research consists in a tree-month general training period, including scientific experimental design and scientific communication and specialization courses on wildlife ecology, wildlife diseases and wildlife genetics and reproduction. Thereafter, three months are devoted to specialized training, including a specialization option in wildlife diseases. Eligible courses include epidemiology, statistics and GIS applied to wildlife disease control. The successful candidate will have access to intense practical training and is expected to produce and defend an MSc Thesis. More info in http://www.muibarc.masteruniversitario.uclm.es/presentacion.aspx or contacting Professor Christian Gortazar at christian.Gortazar@uclm.es.
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2012-07-12: Graduate Opportunities in Wildlife Disease Ecology and Parasitology
Graduate Opportunities in Wildlife Disease Ecology, Parasitology
Masters and PhD students
Application deadline: August 1, 2012
One to four (pending funding confirmation) Graduate Student Positions in Wildlife Disease Ecology with a Parasitology focus are available at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Positions begin in January, May, and September, 2013.
Projects:
1. Emergence of nematode parasites in arctic ungulates:
Two students are required to investigate the ecology of invasion, establishment, and emergence of protostrongylid parasites in muskoxen and caribou in the Arctic. One project will focus on describing the emergence and impact on muskoxen, the second project will investigate the life cycles of the parasites and evaluate the roles of host, parasite, environment, and evolutionary factors on parasite invasion and emergence. Both projects require arctic fieldwork as well as intensive laboratory work. Both may start as MSc level projects, but it is expected that the second will evolve into a PhD.[1]
2. Exploring Pathogen Biodiversity at the Livestock?Wildlife Interface:
Two PhD students are required to join a multi-disciplinary team investigating the biodiversity and ecology of pathogens at the wildlife-livestock interface in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, southwestern Alberta. One student will apply quantitative classical and molecular parasitology techniques together with ecological studies on parasite life histories to evaluate parasite transmission among deer, bighorn sheep and cattle. Field and laboratory work is required. A second student will focus on molecular parasitology to develop and apply novel "next generation" sequencing?based approaches to investigate parasite species biodiversity.
Qualifications: Candidates should be industrious, passionate about science, and must have demonstrated competence as team players. Strong interests in wildlife conservation, disease ecology, and parasitology are desired. A BSc or similar degree in wildlife ecology or a related field is required. A veterinary degree is an asset, but not essential. Good grades (>3.0 on a 4.0 scale, preferably >3.4) are important.
Stipend: $20 000/yr Canadian will be available with good potential for top-up funding. There are several additional scholarship opportunities for arctic work specific to Canadian citizens.
Application Deadline: August 1, 2012 or until suitable applicants are identified.
Email a letter of introduction describing research interests and experience, a current CV, an unofficial copy of transcripts, and 3 references to:
Project 1 and Project 2 Parasite ecology
Project 2 Molecular parasitology
Dr. Susan Kutz, skutz@ucalgary.ca
Ecosystem and Public Health
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
University of Calgary
Dr. John Gilleard, jsgillea@ucalgary.ca
Comparative Biology and Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
University of Calgary
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[1] Applicants who previously applied for the opportunity in muskox disease ecology are encouraged to re-apply for this position
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2012-07-06: MSc Courses (London, UK)
MSc Wild Animal Health
MSc Wild Animal Biology
Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London
Royal Veterinary College, University of London
One year full time study starting each Autumn, leading to an MSc qualification from the University of London (with exit points at Certificate and Diploma).
MSc Wild Animal Health applicants require a first degree from a recognised veterinary school and learn alongside experts in the field, to acquire knowledge and skills in wild animal management and the epidemiology, treatment and control of disease.
MSc Wild Animal Biology applicants require a first degree in Biology or Zoology. Participants acquire an understanding of wild animal health and welfare through practical exposure, and receive training in relevant research methodologies.
As our courses are popular, we recommend early application.
Visit our website or call to find out more.
Web: www.rvc.ac.uk/postgrad
Web: http://www.zsl.org/science/postgraduate-study/
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7468 5134
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2012-07-03: ESCCAP Toxocara2012 - Press Release 3
Dear Sir/Madam
As you may already be aware, The European Scientific Counsel for Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) is to host a major European scientific conference later this year exploring Toxocara and toxocarosis.
ESCCAP Toxocara2012 is to be held in Budapest, Hungary from 3rd?5th October 2012 with the scientific programme beginning on the morning of the 4th October. It will create an opportunity for specialists in Toxocara and toxocarosis from across the medical, scientific and veterinary spheres to share the latest understanding of the disease and its management.
The conference Call for Papers is open and the closing date for abstracts has been extended, by popular demand, to Friday 29th June 2012 for oral presentations and Monday 16th July 2012 for posters.
I attach the updated ESCCAP Toxocara2012 promotional flyer and the third in a series of press releases about the event.
I would be most grateful if you could circulate this information to colleagues and relevant organisations who might be interested in attending.
To register for the conference, please go to http://www.esccapevents.org/booking-form/
Kind regards
Ruth Pedder
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ESCCAP Secretariat
The Mews Studio, Portland Road, Malvern, Worcs.,WR14 2TA UK
Tel +44 (0) 1684 568998 Fax +44 (0) 5603 102013
ESCCAP is a not for profit company registered in England and Wales, ESCCAP Company number 5821601
Registered Office: Granta Lodge, 71 Graham Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2JS VAT registration no: GB 91 0298 633
www.ESCCAP.org
Special event: ESCCAP Toxocara2012 on 3-5 October 2012 in Budapest
Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA)
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2012-06-29: People, pathogens and our planet: The economics of One Health - World Bank report now available
Dear All,
This new report can be viewed and downloaded from the website below.
http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2012/06/16360943/people-pathogens-planet-economics-one-health
Best wishes,
Lisa
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Lisa Yon, BSc, DVM, PhD
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
School of Veterinary Medicine and Science University of Nottingham
Sutton Bonington Campus
Research Liaison
Twycross Zoo - East Midlands Zoological Society
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2012-06-18: ANTIGONE One Health Course
All Wildlife Diseases, All Conservation, All One Health, All the Time
European Union funded One Health Course: ANTIGONE
Note short time line for application
This year's ANTIGONE One Health Course, to be held from 17 September to
5 October 2012, is now open for applications. Please recommend this
course to any people in your group, particularly M.Sc. students, Ph.D.
students, and postdocs, whom you believe may benefit from participation.
The objective of this course is to equip the next generation of
scientists with the holistic viewpoint required to deal with emerging
infections. We have invited international experts in a multitude of
disciplines that make up One Health. Besides formal lectures, the course
also consists of site visits, excursions, and group case studies.
For more information and the application form, see the website
(Antigone)". The deadline is 20 June, and the course is limited to a
maximum of 30 participants. Please direct questions to Thijs Kuiken t.kuiken@erasmusmc.nl
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2012-06-13: Wildlife disease in wetlands manual
Dear WildLIST colleagues
Please find a link to a very useful and well illustrated manual on wildlife disease management in wetlands:
The Ramsar Wetland Disease Manual is now available online at http://www.ramsar.org/pdf/lib/rtr7-disease.pdf. (To be on the WWT website soon).
Yours truly,
Paul Duff
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2012-06-13: Workshop video: Living with Wildlife
On May 22, 2012 as part of an initiative by the Atlantic Veterinary College?s (AVC) volunteer advocacy group, AVC Friends and Family, to connect with the public of Prince Edward Island by providing community workshops, the 'Living wild wildlife workshop' was held.
AVC intern in zoological, exotic and wildlife medicine, Dr. Adriana Nielson discussed how to deal with orphaned wildlife who may not actually be orphaned.
Prince Edward Island Fish and Wildlife official Chuck Gallison discussed legal regulations of wildlife rehabilitation on Prince Edward Island and what to do when the public comes across an injured or ill wild animal.
Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre pathology resident Dr. Heather Fenton discussed diseases that can be passed from wild animals to people (zoonotic) that may be relevant to Prince Edward Island.
The workshop ended with Dr. Marion Desmarchelier, director of the Atlantic Veterinary College Zoo, Exotic and Wildlife Service, summarizing the year in submissions of clinical wildlife cases including stories of release of a snowy owl and rescue of a pilot whale.
For full video of workshop please visit the Atlantic Veterinary College website:
http://avc.upei.ca/friendsandfamily/wildlifeworkshop
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2012-06-12: Job offer: veterinarian to the Cheetah Conservation Fund, Namibia
Veterinarian: Cheetah Conservation Fund, Namibia
The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is currently looking for a clinical veterinarian to join its team at the research center in Otjiwarongo, Namibia. The successful candidate should have a degree in Veterinary Medicine, be qualified to work in Namibia (see detail below), be interested in livestock, dogs, horses and wildlife as well as research, and have good team working skills; Namibian resident preferred.
The animal collection includes cheetahs, livestock guarding and scat detection dogs, dairy and meat goats, sheep, cattle, and horses. The CCF veterinary clinic is equipped with several microscopes, an isoflurane gas anesthesia machine, a Cardell veterinary anesthesia monitor, an endoscope, an ultrasound, digital radiography equipment, in-house blood chemistry analyzers, and a DanInject dart gun for immobilizations. Dentistry work is performed by the local human dentist. The veterinarian will not only conduct clinical work but will also be part of the CCF research and outreach community.
The duties of the CCF veterinarian include:
CLINIC
-managing the clinic including inventory maintenance and hygiene -planning bi-weekly health care meetings -supervising the veterinary technician/nurse -working in conjunction with the animal care staff to ensure appropriate communication -interacting with visitors and guests DOMESTIC ANIMALS -preventative and routine health care for the goat and sheep herd, horses livestock guarding and scat detection dogs including vaccination and parasite control protocols and treatment of medical and surgical cases -working together with the Farms Manager and supervising management of nutrition and reproduction for the goats, sheep and dogs -spaying and neutering the puppies of the livestock guarding dog program CHEETAHS -preventative and routine health care of the captive cheetahs, including vaccination and parasite control protocols and treatment of medical and surgical cases -annual exams of all captive cheetahs are scheduled in March/April of each year; a visiting collaborative veterinarian usually leads the exams RESEARCH -Participating in ongoing research as well as supervising incoming veterinary student interns for their research projects.
Ongoing projects consist of:
- stress and gastritis studies
- hookworm survey in the working dogs;
- ongoing parasitological assessment of wild cheetah scat samples;
- parasitological survey of the captive cheetahs combined with the evaluation of efficiency of chosen deworming plans;
- parasitological survey of wildlife at waterholes at different seasons/in different areas
- necropsy assessment of donkeys and horses, designated to feeding
- CCF is interested in setting up a hormone laboratory; previous experience in hormone work is a bonus
- behavior studies: e.g. feeding dynamics
Preferably the applicant should be qualified to practice in Namibia in order to register with the Namibian Veterinary Council. Veterinary degrees from the following veterinary institutions are recognized in Namibia:
- Onderstepoort, Pretoria (South Africa)
- Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, London (UK)
- MRCVS degree granted on account of a veterinary degree (UK or Ireland)
- Berlin; Giessen; Hannover; and Muenchen (Germany)
- University of Zuerich; and University of Bern (Switzerland)
- Queensland, Brisbane; Sidney; Melbourne; and Murdoch, Perth (Australia)
- Massey University, Manawatu (New Zealand)
*Veterinarians licensed to practice in South Africa via examination are also qualified to practice in Namibia.
A room with en-suite bathroom is provided in our clinic building on site. Meals are prepared by our CCF kitchen staff and are taken in common in our dining area. During the meals CCF staff mingles with the volunteers and guests that are present at CCF at the time in order to contribute to the sense of community of our organization.
The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) veterinarian reports to the Executive Director, General Manager, and the Assistant Director for Animal Health and Research, supervises the veterinary technician and works with the cheetah keepers and Farms Manager and his staff. The opening requires a minimum one year commitment.
Dr. Laurie Marker
Executive Director
Cheetah Conservation Fund
P.O. Box 1755
Otjiwarongo, Namibia
Email - cheetah@iway.na
Phone - +264 (0)67306225
Cell - +264 (0)811247887
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2012-04-20: Wildlife Disease News Digest
Dear WildList colleagues,
You may be interested in the meetings and items listed on today?s (April 20) page of the Wildlife Disease News Digest. If so why not consider registering for this service which provides notifications several times a week: http://wdin.blogspot.se/
best wishes,
Paul
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2012-04-16: Research Assistant in Wildlife Disease Research - 1 year term position
The Research Assistant, based at the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre and University of Saskatchewan, will support research studies conducted by our multidisciplinary team, which specializes in examining ecological determinants, risk factors, impacts, origins, and spread of emerging infectious diseases of wildlife (primarily wild birds), using a variety of techniques from molecular to population-based studies.
The Research Assistant?s responsibilities will include laboratory (70%), field (10%), administrative (15%) and writing/reporting activities (5%) including, but not limited to: development/validation of diagnostic methods; analyzing animal and environmental samples using molecular (e.g. real-time and conventional PCR and PCR-based genotyping techniques) and basic bacteriological techniques; processing of feathers for stable isotope and hormone assays (e.g., ELISAs); logistics associated with local and remote field work; field work including the capture, handling, banding, and sampling of wild birds; data entry; data management; writing reports; and working closely with graduate students, summer students, and collaborators within the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre, University of Saskatchewan, Environment Canada, and other universities/organizations.
The successful candidate will be competent, industrious, collaborative, and enthusiastic, must work well independently, be willing to take direction and learn on the job, and be a good team player with excellent interpersonal skills. This position will require a significant level of independence and good judgment.
Minimum qualifications: MSc in relevant science field, or BSc with minimum two years relevant experience. Previous laboratory experience is essential. Field experience is preferred. Please highlight in your application how you meet these qualifications.
Stipend will be commensurate with level of training and experience (range $18.96-26.00/hr).
The position is available immediately and will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Please email your resume, cover letter, and names and contact information of three references to:
Dr. Catherine Soos, BSc, DVM, PhD
Wildlife Disease Specialist/Research Scientist, Environment Canada
Adjunct Professor, Dept of Veterinary Pathology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
Professional Associate, Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre
tel: 306.975.5357
fax: 306.975.4089
catherine.soos@ec.gc.ca
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2012-04-10: PhD Position in evolutionary ecology of parasites, University of Neuch?tel, Switzerland
PhD Position in evolutionary ecology of parasites, University of Neuch?tel, Switzerland
A PhD position funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (for three years) is available for research on the ecology and evolution of Lyme disease. This tick-borne disease is caused by several different bacterial species that belong to the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato complex. In Europe, certain Borrelia species appear to be specific for either bird or mammalian hosts. This host-specificity of the bacteria is at odds with the presumed generalist feeding habits of the tick vector, Ixodes ricinus. The proposed thesis topic is this potential tick-pathogen conflict over host choice.
Job requirements: The position requires an independent, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and scientifically curious individual with a background in ecology, evolutionary biology, immunology or related fields. Molecular techniques, field experience, and statistical data analysis skills are all highly useful. The applicant must have a Master?s degree. The position requires some teaching of undergraduate biology labs.
Neuchatel is located in the French part of Switzerland and is an attractive city with a high quality of life. The city is located on the shore of Lake Neuchatel with the Jura Mountains to the North and a view of the Bernese Alps to the South. For outdoors enthusiasts, this is an excellent area for outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing or skiing.
Start date: The position is available as early as July 1, 2012. Starting dates are flexible.
Application requirements: Formal applications should include: a 1-2 page cover letter (in English) indicating research interests, your CV, and two letters of reference. Application deadline is May 31, 2012. Applications and informal enquiries can be submitted by email to: maarten.voordouw@unine.ch
Maarten
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Universite de Neuchatel
UniMail
Institut de Biologie
Parasitologie
Rue Emile-Argand 11
CH-2000 Neuch?tel
0041 32 718 3114 (outside Switzerland)
032 718 3114 (inside Switzerland)
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2012-03-07: BWDS Newsletter
Please find a link to the first BWDS Newsletter (Belgian Wildlife Disease Society) for 2012, including the announcement for the next general meeting, at the BWDS website http://www.bwds.be/newsletter.html
If you know others who would like to receive our Newsflashes, or if you do not want to receive the BWDS Newsflashes anymore, please contact us via info@bwds.be
Kind regards
The BWDS board
Paul/Paul/Stefan/Leen/Alexandre/Kristof
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2012-03-05: New Master of Science in Conservation Medicine Degree Program, Tufts University Center
Tufts University Center for Conservation Medicine Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine - New Master of Science in Conservation Medicine Degree Program
The continued emergence of new diseases from wild animals, the effects of human activities on endangered species, and the impact of climate change on biodiversity are just a few of the topics to be examined in a new and novel Master of Science in Conservation Medicine degree program at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. The MS in Conservation Medicine is designed to prepare students from varied backgrounds for a career in conservation medicine.
Tufts University?s program in Conservation Medicine is an intensive 12-month professional master?s degree, which will build upon the expertise each student brings to the program. It is designed to provide graduates with foundational knowledge in the various contributing fields of conservation medicine, and develop their team building, organizational and leadership skills necessary for successful implementation of real world conservation efforts.
Since many disciplines are involved in conservation medicine, the MS in Conservation Medicine seeks a diversity of backgrounds, including; veterinarians, epidemiologists, natural and social scientists, engineers, public health and medical professionals, lawyers, policy and wildlife professionals, and others interested in applying their expertise to conservation medicine issues.
Application Deadline: April 1st, 2012. Classes start Fall 2012.
For More Information or to Apply:
http://www.tufts.edu/vet/mcm
Email questions to: mcm [at] tufts.edu
Learn more about Tufts Center for Conservation Medicine
http://www.tufts.edu/vet/ccm
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
North Grafton, MA, USA 01536
Contact us at digest [at] wdin.org
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2012-02-29: VAWM symposium 15 Nov. 2012
Advance notice of a one day symposium on
Wildlife Diseases and Conservation
Following our successful symposia in 2006, 2008 and 2010 a fourth symposium is to be held at The Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE on Thursday, November 15, 2012.
Topics will include:
- The ?Big society? and conservation
- ?One health? ? integrating human, domestic animal and wildlife health
- Life in the Wild ? contrasting the life of wild and domestic animals
- Disease threats from animal imports and pet travel
- Bat disease surveillance
- Cetacean strandings
- Avian reintroductions and poisoning
A number of distinguished speakers have already been secured for what promises to be another influential and important meeting on wildlife diseases and conservation.
Full programme and details will be published at:
www.vet-wildlifemanagement.org.uk
Veterinary Association for Wildlife Management
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2012-02-28: Virtual Conference on Veterinary Public Health in South and Southeast Asia
We would like to invite you to attend the upcoming Virtual Conference on Veterin ary Public Health in South and Southeast Asia. We are excited by this new opport unity to share knowledge and network with a global community, without restriction of geographical separation!
The purpose of this conference is to provide a readily accessible forum to prese nt and share recent advances in Veterinary Public Health that can inform our strategy against emerging infectious diseases, particularly as it relates to South and Southeast Asia. The venue is www.vetsforonehealth.org. The conference, launching March 1, 2012, will feature online presentations and discussions involving students, researchers, and professionals who are active in the global Veterinary Public Health arena.
Membership with the Veterinarians for One Health community is free, and there is no cost to participate in the virtual conference.
Questions can be directed to Dr Tyler Stitt (tyler.stitt@viu.ca). Thank you,
Tyler Stitt DVM, MPH&TM, BSc
Centre for Coastal Health
900 Fifth St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5S5
250-740-6567
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2012-02-26: Residency Program in Wildlife and Aquatic Health Management
Dear All,
This might be of interest to some of you.
Best wishes,
Lisa
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Lisa Yon, BSc, DVM, PhD
Lecturer in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
School of Veterinary Medicine and Science University of Nottingham
Sutton Bonington Campus
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Subject: RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN WILDLIFE AND AQUATIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT
RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN WILDLIFE AND AQUATIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Departement de sciences cliniques, Faculte de medecine veterinaire, Universite de Montreal, Saint-Hyacinthe (Quebec)
This residency is a 3-year (36 months), full time, post-graduate program of 108 credits. A specialized study diploma (D.E.S.) is awarded on completion of the program. The intensive training is concentrated in the field of wildlife health management and aquatic animal medicine, including diagnostic pathology, wildlife medicine, epidemiology and veterinary care of aquatic animals in a captive setting. There is additional training in other selected specialties, in order to meet, as much as possible, the requirements of the American College of Zoological Medicine. The resident will participate in the activities of two entities: The Centre quebecois sur la sante des animaux sauvages of the Faculte de medecine veterinaire (CQSAS) and the Zoo de Granby. The CQSAS offers veterinary expertise to various governmental and non-governmental agencies involved in wildlife protection in Quebec, and provides veterinary services for the Aquarium du Quebec and the provincial fish hatcheries. Approximately 20% of the programme will involve direct on-site participation to the veterinary service of the Zoo dege Granby. The resident is required to complete a research project in the field of wildlife health or aquatic animal medicine. Residents are eligible for 3 weeks of holidays per year which will be determined by the consultation committee and the CQSAS supervisor. Any professional activities performed outside the residency program must be declared to the CQSAS supervisor.
STARTING AND FINISHING DATES: July 4, 2012 to June 30, 2015
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 21, 2012
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
http://www.medvet.umontreal.ca/actualites_babillard_media/pdf/postes/des_zoo_angl.pdf
Dr. Stephane Lair (stephane.lair@umontreal.ca)
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2012-02-22: Research Fellow, Imperial College, London
Imperial College
London
Section of Infectious Diseases and Immunity
Department of Medicine
Research Fellow
Salary Range: ?36,770 - ?42,160 per annum
Applications are invited for a Research Fellow post. This is an unusual and exciting opportunity for a motivated research scientist to build his/her career within the dynamic environment of the Centre for Infection Prevention and Management (www.imperial.ac.uk/cipm).
The Centre focuses on infection prevention and access to safe and effective healthcare care in different settings. Our multidisciplinary team is embedded in the Infectious Diseases and Immunity Section of the Imperial College Department of Medicine. The section is actively involved in a range of leading biological and medical projects and has an outstanding record of supporting both junior and more senior staff to obtain personal fellowship support from the major charities including the Wellcome Trust, The Medical Research Council and the National Institute for Health Research.
The Centre is currently looking for a scientist with a focus in infectious diseases and a background in classical epidemiology (e.g., study design, direct observational data collection, etc), social sciences, public health, systems biology, applied statistics or related fields. The post holder would be expected to support work, including study design and statistical analyses, in organisational research, policy, behavioural interventions, surveillance, network analyses, or epidemiology, depending on their interests and background. The post holder will have a particular remit to develop applied research that can have an impact on public health policy, patient care, or access to healthcare.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in the field of infectious diseases epidemiology, social sciences, public health, systems biology, applied statistics, policy, or a related field. They will have a record of high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals and a successful track-record in research. Experience of the supervision of research of undergraduate/postgraduate students or postdoctoral staff is also essential.
For more information about the Centre please visit www.imperial.ac.uk/cipm. For specific information relating to the post please contact Dr Lydia Drumright at l.drumright@imperial.ac.uk.
Our preferred method of application is online via our website at http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/employment (please select ?Job Search? then enter the job title or vacancy reference number into ?Keywords?). Please complete and upload an application form as directed quoting reference number HM2012030.
Alternatively, if you are unable to apply online, please email hmrecr@imperial.ac.uk to request an application form.
Closing Date: 21 March 2012 (Midnight GMT)
Interviews will be held on 4 April 2012.
Committed to equality and valuing diversity. We are also an Athena Bronze SWAN Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Two Ticks Employer.
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2012-02-07: Summer Course in Conservation Medicine-Conservation Biology in Costa Rica
Dear Colleagues
We are currently recruiting for the Summer Costa Rica Conservation Medicine-Conservation Biology course which will take place in Costa Rica June 10th-July 10th, 2012.
This course is open for undergraduates, graduate and veterinary students. This course is perfect for wildlife, ecology, biology, animal or poultry science, pharmacology, pre-vet, pre-med, veterinary, and graduate students who are interested in the multidisciplinary field of Conservation Medicine and Conservation Biology.
Through hands-on activities, lecture and discussion, we will examine issues of ecosystem health and how they intersect with both animal and human health, with a heavy emphasis on wildlife health. The course aims to examine conservation issues and then apply them more closely in the context of disease. For example, we may ask questions about water scarcity, why some regions of Northwest Costa Rica are in danger of not having enough fresh water for the population of people and then examine how that might impact wildlife, and whether it may have an impact on pollution, or infectious disease dynamics. The format of the course is hands-on activities during the day and evening lectures. The course is intensive. We visit at least 3-4 different ecosystems in Costa Rica, discuss the major conservation issues and major emergent disease issues typical of tropical countries and always relate the conservation issue to disease and disease to conservation --although at times the focus is more on the disease problems and other times we delve more on the socioeconomic/cultural issues of conservation and purely ecological questions.
The course provides 6 credit hours. The course is limited to 18 qualified students.
Please keep in mind that there are several options for scholarships to help defray the cost of the course.
IMPORTANT DATES:
APPLICATIONS DUE: March 21st, 2012
TRAVEL DATES: June 10-July 10th, 2012
For more information, please visit UGA Costa Rica website, http://www.externalaffairs.uga.edu/costa_rica/ click on Students and search for this course in the Summer session.
Or go to http://www.externalaffairs.uga.edu/costa_rica/index.php/site/program_detail/conservation_biology_conservation_medicine/students
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2012-01-19: FAO publication: Investigating the Role of Bats in Emerging Zoonoses
FAO has released a new publication manual on bats entitled ?Investigating the Role of Bats in Emerging Zoonoses: Balancing Ecology, Conservation and Public Health Interest.?
The manual is directed at epidemiologists, wildlife officials, farmers, livestock veterinarians, zoologists or other professionals who may be coming in contact with bats through their work. This may be of interest to those subscribed to the WildList.
Please find below a few links to more information including an article published by FAO, an article in the New Agriculturist, and the link to the bat manual itself.
http://www.fao.org/AG/AGAInfo/programmes/en/empres/news_101111.html
http://www.new-ag.info/en/focus/focusItem.php?a=2399
http://www.fao.org/docrep/014/i2407e/i2407e00.pdf
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2012-01-17: Joint WDA and EWDA Meeting, 22-27 July 2012, Lyon, France
Dear WildLIST members,
You may have seen this notice about the WDA/EWDA meeting before now, apologies for cross postings, however it should be a significant meeting.
Paul Duff
JOINT WDA AND EWDA CONFERENCE
CONVERGENCE IN WILDLIFE HEALTH
JULY 22-27, 2012, LYON, FRANCE
The 61st International Conference of the WDA and the 10th Biennial Conference of the EWDA will be jointly organized in Lyon (France) from Sunday, July 22nd through Friday, July 27th 2012.
The mission of the WDA is to acquire, disseminate and apply knowledge of the health and diseases of wild animals in relation to their biology, conservation, and interactions with humans and domestic animals. The EWDA seeks to provide a forum for the exchange of information on wildlife diseases and their management. Through the provision of opportunities for networking, collaborative research and training we seek to raise the profile of wildlife disease research and management.
The main topic of the conference will be "Convergence in wildlife health". The organizing and scientific committees are gathering experts in wildlife health from a wide range of experiences and origins.
Abstract submission, registration and all information pertaining to this exciting event are now available at:
http://wda2012.vetagro-sup.fr/.
Please note that the official language of the congress is English and that all abstracts should be submitted in English. While we accept abstracts on all subjects related to wildlife health, we specifically encourage abstracts on the following themes:
"ONE HEALTH"
Featured speaker: Dr Aaron Bernstein, Harvard University, U.S.A.
"MIGRATION AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE RISK"
Featured speaker: Dr Sonia Altizer, University of Georgia, U.S.A.
"MEASURING THE HEALTH STATUS OF A WILD ANIMAL POPULATION"
Featured speaker: Dr Marc Cattet, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
"WEIGHING COSTS AND BENEFITS OF WILDLIFE DISEASE CONTROL";
Featured speaker: Dr Richard Delahay, Food and Environment Research
Agency, U.K.
"EFFECT OF MULTIPLE POLLUTANTS ON A SINGLE HOST".
Featured speaker: Dr Philippe Berny, VetAgro Sup Lyon, France.
Dead-line for abstract submission is April 1st, 2012. Authors will be notified by May 1st 2012 whether their abstract is accepted, and its assignment to an oral or poster session.
Featured workshops (tentative, see website for details):
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT FOR WILDLIFE HEALTH MANAGEMENT IN LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES
Ted Leighton, University of Saskatchewan
WILDTECH TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER WORKSHOP: NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR SCREENING AND DIAGNOSING PATHOGENS IN WILDLIFE
Eszter Papp, University of Nottingham
BIODIVERSITY AND ANIMAL HEALTH/BIODIVERSITE ET SANTE ANIMALE (FRENCH SPEAKING WORKSHOP)
C?line Richomme, French Agency for Food, Environment and Occupational
Health Safety
RED-EARED SLIDER TURTLE AND DOMESTIC PIGEON NECROPSY: THEY DIDN'T
TEACH ME THAT IN VETERINARY SCHOOL!
Estelle Rousselet, Lyon Veterinary School
INFECTIOUS KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS IN WILDLIFE: A COMPARATIVE APPROACH
FOR NEW PERSPECTIVES
Marie-Pierre Ryser, University of Bern
AMPHIBIAN CHYTRIDIOMYCOSIS
Stephanie Shaw, James Cook University
WHITE NOSE SYNDROME IN CAVE HIBERNATING BATS: PATHOLOGY, EPIDEMIOLOGY, HOST-PATHOGEN ECOLOGY, DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES, AND
MANAGEMENT
Michelle Verant, U.S. Geological Survey
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ZOOLOGICAL MEDICINE ULTRASHORT COURSE
Sonia M. Hernandez, University of Georgia
The organizing committee
Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA)
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2012-01-16: 3rd International Influenza Meeting 2012
On behalf of the German research network FluResearchNet and the National Research Platform for Zoonoses we cordially invite you to attend the 3rd International Influenza Meeting which will be held from 2?4 September, 2012 in M?nster, Germany. Please use the following link to a movie for some impression of the previous meeting in 2010:
http://www.zoonosen.net/SymposienundWorkshops/3rdInternationalInfluenzaMeeting.aspx
The 3rd International Influenza will feature an exciting programme with reports about new developments in the field of Influenza. We will provide a challenging scientific programme with plenary lectures and key-notes by invited speakers and selected oral and poster presentations. The meeting is free o charge and offers a good opportunity to exchange new data and aspects of influenza research with scientists from Germany, Europe and all over the world.
Your colleagues
? Yoshihiro Kawaoka l Madison, USA
? Jon McCullers l Memphis, USA
? Joseph P. Mizgerd l Boston, USA
? Juan Ortin l Madrid, Spain
already confirmed their attendances and will present most recent data of their research area.
Meeting topics will be basic research regarding Influenza organized under the following categories:
- Influenza and the lung
- Innate immunity
- Pathogenesis
- Vaccines and antivirals
- Virus cell interaction
- Free topics
Abstracts are welcome for oral and poster presentations on the topics mentioned above till June, 15th.
Key data of the 3rd International Influenza Meeting
Date: September 2 ? 4, 2012
Venue: Westf?lische Wilhelms-Universit?t M?nster, Germany
Deadline for abstract submission: 15 June, 2012
Deadline for registration: 17 August, 2012
You will find all information regarding the meeting and the online registration on the conference website:
http://www.zoonosen.net/SymposienundWorkshops/3rdInternationalInfluenzaMeeting.aspx
We would be very pleased about your attendance.
Best regards,
Isabell Schmid
(on behalf of the organization team)
National Research Platform for Zoonoses
c/o Institute of Molecular Virology (IMV)
Centre for Molecular Biology of Inflammation (ZMBE)
Von-Esmarch-Str. 56, D-48149 Muenster
Tel.: +49 (0) 251-8353013
Fax: +49 (0) 251-8357793
E-mail: isabell.schmid@ukmuenster.de
www.zoonosen.net
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2012-01-10: Two downloadable reports
Dear Wildlist members
Please find links below to two downloadable reports
Paul Duff
1. Training Manual on Wildlife Diseases and Surveillance - OIE
The Training Manual on Wildlife Diseases and Surveillance developed for the first cycle of Regional Training Workshops for OIE National Focal Points on Wildlife is now available in English, French and Spanish on the OIE website in the section ?Working Group on Wildlife Diseases?, which can be found at: http://www.oie.int/en/international-standard-setting/specialists-commissions-groups/working-groups-reports/working-group-on-wildlife-diseases/
2. Wildlife in a Changing Climate - New FAO Report
Edgar Kaeslin, Ian Redmond & Nigel Dudley (eds) (2012) Wildlife in a Changing Climate. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Rome, 2012 [2.69MB/124pg] http://www.fao.org/forestry/30143-0bb7fb87ece780936a2f55130c87caf46.pdf
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2012-01-09: Welcome to a new year on the WildList!
Dear WildList member,
This would be a good time to review your details on the WildList.
We know that many of you have not updated your profile since you joined the list, perhaps several years ago. This is fine if you are still working in the same field at the same institute, but we know that many of you now have a new affiliation. In particular, this applies to all who used to work for AFSSA or VLA, and now have a new address (both physical and email). Your old email address (the one we have on the WildList) still works, but it wo'nt keep on working forever. Please update it as well as other details before your old email address stops working.
If you know that your email address hasn't changed, you can review your details simply by going to:
http://www.wildtechproject.com/wildlist/members
and search for your name. Then click on your name to see the details (you won't see your email address that way though).
If you need to change anything (and if you worked for AFSSA or VLA you certainly will), you need to login and then click on 'My profile'. If you don't have a password, just go to this page:
http://www.wildtechproject.com/wildlist/user/password
and enter your email address (N.B. the email address you used when you signed up, so in many cases this will be your former address).
If for any reason it isn't practial for you to login, you can let us know what needs to be changed and we'll make the changes for you. Simply contact us through this page:
http://www.wildtechproject.com/wildlist/contact
Best wishes for the new WildList Year
Staffan Tamm
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2012-01-02: Training Manual on Wildlife Diseases and Surveillance - available from OIE
The Training Manual on Wildlife Diseases and Surveillance developed for the first cycle of Regional Training Workshops for OIE National Focal Points on Wildlife is available in English, French and Spanish on the OIE website in the section ?Working Group on Wildlife Diseases?, which can be found at: http://www.oie.int/en/international-standard-setting/specialists-commissions-groups/working-groups-reports/working-group-on-wildlife-diseases/
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