Introduction
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) serves a principal role in conducting wildlife disease outbreak investigations, surveillance, and ecological research to support management of diseases in free-ranging native wildlife. Approximately 60 percent of emerging human infectious diseases such as COVID-19, are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and humans and 70 percent of these diseases originate in wildlife (Jones and others, 2008). The effects of emerging wildlife diseases are global and profound, often resulting in economic and agricultural impacts, declines in wildlife populations, and ecological disturbances.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Title | U.S. Geological Survey science to support wildlife disease management |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20233008 |
| Authors | M. Camille Hopkins, Suzanna C. Soileau |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Fact Sheet |
| Series Number | 2023-3008 |
| Index ID | fs20233008 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Office of the AD Ecosystems |