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Surveillance: Tools & Data

Wildlife disease surveillance is a critical component of species management, conservation, and public health. Surveillance involves the systematic monitoring of wildlife for disease, pathogens, and other health threats.

Wildlife disease surveillance plays a crucial role in the One Health approach, which recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.

By tracking disease trends and patterns, we can take proactive measures to prevent disease outbreaks and protect both wildlife and human populations.

Surveillance Tools at Your Fingertips

CWD map from 2011-2021

The Hazard Model

Build a surveillance program from the ground floor by mapping known risk factors.

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Wildlife Health Sample Size Software

Using interactive software applications, we can leverage correlation in disease among free-ranging wildlife to dramatically reduce the sample sizes needed to study disease prevalence at the population scale.

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The Sample Allocation Model

Optimizing a surveillance program using techniques from business operations.

Moose cow with two calves strolling on green grass

The Efficient Sample Size Calculator

Use statistical equations that consider wildlife grouping effect to conduct robust disease investigations.

Northern Cricket Frog on leaves

Amphibian Pathogen Surveillance

Monitoring the presence of pathogens to advance conservation.

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RT-QuIC Project

To enhance testing capabilities for CWD, we are developing capacity for a new test for prions, Real-Time Quaking-Induced Conversion (RT-QuIC).

deer droppings on the forest floor

Determinants of CWD Found in Fecal Samples

Understanding the factors affecting CWD infections in white-tailed deer.

Diamond back terrapin looking up on rocky sand beach

Herpesvirus in Diamondback terrapins

Investigating herpesvirus in diamondback terrapins.

Close up wood frog

Ranavirus Environmental RNA (eRNA)

Finding signatures of active virus infection using environmental samples.

Topics

Chronic Wasting Disease
eDNA
Population Impacts
Threats on the Horizon
Wildlife Health in Practice
Zoonotic Risks

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