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Ecology of Emerging Viral and Bacterial Diseases in Wildlife
NWRC Research Project
Many types of microorganisms are carried by wildlife. Some of these organisms cause human disease. Some impact agricultural animal health and agricultural biosecurity. Both types are of considerable concern to the USDA. Risks from these pathogens must be identified and management plans developed to limit risks. Scientists with this Project will develop ways to estimate how much of a threat individual disease organisms pose to humans and agricultural animals (e.g. cattle, chickens).
These "risk assessments" will involve coordination with Wildlife Services national and state operational programs, state agriculture and health agencies and other stakeholders. The assessments will include a summary report on the economic impact of the pathogen, zoonotic (transmission from animal to human) potential of the pathogen, the role of wildlife as a host or reservoir for the pathogen, a determination of laboratory and field support needed for a passive or active surveillance effort, the potential for various management options, and the effort needed for surveillance to develop a risk assessment or management plan.
Project Leader: Dr.
Alan B. Franklin,
(alan.b.franklin@aphis.usda.gov)
USDA/APHIS/WS/NWRC
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
(970) 266-6137
Downloadable
Factsheet on Research Project 344K
Surveillance
Project Homepage
Project
Goals and Objectives
Accomplishments
Publications
Wildlife Genetics Research
Avian Influenza Risk Assessment: Final Report
More on Avian Influenza Information--APHIS Wildlife Services
Avian Influenza Information from APHIS Veterinary Services
Wildlife Services' National Wildlife Disease Program Emergency Response
More on APHIS Animal Health Monitoring
More on APHIS West Nile Virus Work
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