NWRC Research Scientists: Dr. Kurt C. VerCauteren

Last Modified: July 12, 2024

Dr. Kurt VerCauteren conducts research to create novel means of managing the diseases and damage of deer and elk to protect American agriculture. His current research involves addressing scientific questions that will lead to a better understanding of diseases of ungulates and to develop means to manage and control them. Many of his efforts are focused at the interface between free-ranging cervids and livestock.

Research Project

The goal of this project is to develop new knowledge, strategies, and products that are integrated into management to optimize tools and methods for mitigating impacts caused by feral swine and other ungulates.

Publications

View Dr. Kurt C. VerCauteren's publications.

Education

  • Ph.D., University of Nebraska
  • M.S., University of Nebraska
  • B.S., University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Contact

Kurt VerCauteren

Project Leader

National Wildlife Research Center

4101 LaPorte Ave. 1

Fort Collins, CO 8052

TEAM MEMBERS

Nathan Snow, Supervisory Research Biologist

Kim Pepin, Supervisory Research Biologist

Michael Lavelle, Wildlife Biologist

Justin Fischer, Geographer

Michael Glow, Wildlife Biologist

Abigail Feuka, Biological Statistician

Keely Kohen, Biological Science Technician

Kayleigh Chalkowski, Computational Biologist

Matthew Combs, APHIS Science Fellow – Biologist

Joshua Hewitt, Statistician

Grete Wilson-Henjum, Data Scientist/Biologist

Lauren Smith, Software Developer

Kelly Koriakin, Wildlife Biologist

Aung Chan, Postdoc – Arizona State University