Fish and Wildlife Diseases
Fish and wildlife disease research is vital for protecting ecosystems, safeguarding biodiversity, and preventing outbreaks that can harm animals, people, and economies. By understanding how diseases emerge and spread, researchers help managers respond quickly, reduce risks, and maintain healthy, resilient wildlife populations.
Application of a systems approach for management of chronic wasting disease
Application of a systems approach for management of chronic wasting disease - applying a systems approach to map and model the complex relationships among ecological, epidemiological, social, and political processes affecting CWD.
Manuscript Highlight
Challenges faced during migration likely affect how birds migrate through direct selection on migratory behavior. We used over a decade of GPS tracking data from 186 migratory Buteo lagopus to evaluate population demographics. Disease outbreaks and anthropogenic factors may exacerbate existing seasonal constraints and increase mortality risk.