Wildlife Health Connections

About Wildlife Health Connections

Healthy wildlife, healthy people, and healthy environments-it’s all connected! Join wildlife veterinarian Dr. Michelle Kneeland and wildlife biologist Vincent Spagnuolo as we explore the interconnections between the people and the issues on the frontlines of wildlife health and conservation today. Whether you are a wildlife professional, a student, or just someone who wants to learn more about wildlife on a deeper level- this is the podcast for you.

Publisher

wildlifehealthconnections

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Nov 2020

Latest episode

14 Feb 2022

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Feb 2022

   #16: Minisode 1 - Wildlife Health Research Study Wins Interesting Award

   Michelle and Vin discuss a hilarious and fascinating award given to a unique wildlife health study in the....transportation category? We wrap up by overviewing other winners of the award in 2021. Ig Noble Award winners and Annals of Improbable Research (AIR) https://improbable.com/ig/winners/ Rhino Study https://bioone.org/journals/journal-of-wildlife-diseases/volume-57/issue-2/2019-08-202/THE-PULMONARY-AND-METABOLIC-EFFECTS-OF-SUSPENSION-BY-THE-FEET/10.7589/2019-08-202.short Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

2. 

   2 Feb 2022

   #15: The Story of an Emerging Wildlife Virus Featuring the Pathologist on the Frontlines, Dr. David Needle

   Anytime a wildlife disease story gets covered in mainstream news media, we get excited!  In January 2022, a news story about Skunk Adenovirus 1 causing mortality in porcupines caught our attention.  In this episode, we chat with Dr. David Needle, senior pathologist at the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and the first person to diagnose Skunk Adenovirus 1 in the U.S. Since then, he’s been studying this emerging wildlife disease as it keeps popping up in different species. Links! Check out the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Lab: https://colsa.unh.edu/new-hampshire-veterinary-diagnostic-laboratory Here’s that awesome book that Dr. Needle mentions: The North American Porcupine by Uldis Roze (second edition) -https://www.buteobooks.com/product/c517.html News Stories about Skunk Adenovirus: https://apnews.com/article/science-health-maine-wildlife-harbors-0e8fea831c4edfbd8fe69effd6ea4269 https://www.unh.edu/unhtoday/2018/12/unh-veterinary-pathologist-identifies-first-case-skunk-adenovirus-1-us-third-world *** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

3. 

   20 Jan 2022

   #14:  Lead (Pb), Raptors of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and a New Initiative with Biologist Bryan Bedrosian

   The Yellowstone area is a hub of North American wildlife, but lead (Pb) poisoning via ingestion of Pb hunting ammunition remains a serious concern for some species. The interplay of the Yellowstone area as an important area for both wildlife and human activities such as hunting is undoubtedly complex. In this episode, we dive into the issue with Bryan Bedrosian, Conservation Director of the Teton Raptor Center as well as the Director & Co-founder of Sporting Lead Free. Bryan has spent the past 2 decades studying the issue of lead in many species in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem including eagles and ravens. We discuss the various pathways of lead exposure and its impacts on wildlife, as well as the challenges of capturing and sampling raptors and ravens in the wild. We dive into the Sporting Lead Free initiative with Bryan and discuss their efforts to drive non-political, voluntary reductions in lead consumption by wildlife and people. Let's Go! We’re a podcast with a purpose! One of our main goals is to support all the individuals and organizations fighting the good fight and working to keep our wildlife and ecosystems healthy.  If you enjoyed this episode, please check out the great work of Teton Raptor Center and Sporting Lead Free: To Learn More About Bryan's work at Teton Raptor Center: Website:  https://tetonraptorcenter.org/ IG:  https://instagram.com/tetonraptorcenter FB:  https://m.facebook.com/tetonraptorcenter To learn more about Sporting Lead Free: SPORTING LEAD FREE Website:  https://sportingleadfree.org/ IG:  https://instagram.com/sportingleadfree FB:  https://m.facebook.com/Sportingleadfree Here's the direct link to become a member of Sporting Lead Free and receive an AWESOME COOZIE for free or preferably with a donation: https://sportingleadfree.org/become-a-member *** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

4. 

   3 Jan 2022

   #13: Top Five Wildlife Health News Stories of 2021

   2021 has been a busy year in wildlife health. Michelle and Vin discuss some of the top stories that highlight the overlap of domestic animal, wildlife, human, and environmental health. They also share their resolutions for the podcast. *** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

5. 

   16 Dec 2021

   #12: Transmissible Treponemes: Studying Elk Hoof Disease Using a Captive Herd with Dr. Margaret Wild

   In Washington State, around the year 2008, reports of limping wild elk started to rise dramatically. These elk had hooves that were completely abnormal looking. Some of the deformities looked so bad that it was hard to tell it was even a hoof. The elk looked like they had a claw or a slipper on their feet instead of a hoof. And to complicate things, at the time wildlife managers still didn’t know exactly what caused this horrible elk hoof disease, or if it could spread from one infected elk to another. In today’s episode, we get to hear all the details about how our guest Dr. Margaret Wild and her team at Washington State University designed and built a facility to study hoof disease in a captive elk herd.  By studying elk in a captive setting, this allowed Dr. Wild to set up carefully controlled studies to answer the key questions of 1.) what actually causes elk hoof disease 2.) can it be spread between elk and 3) what other factors such as nutrition or environmental conditions influence this disease process? *** To Learn More About Dr. Wild’s Elk Hoof Disease Research at Washington State University: https://vmp.vetmed.wsu.edu/research/elk-hoof-disease/wsu-research More Info on Elk Hoof Disease (Treponeme-Associated Hoof Disease): https://vmp.vetmed.wsu.edu/research/elk-hoof-disease/about-elk-hoof-disease Link to Craig Stephen et al Article- Using a Harm Reduction Approach in an Environmental Case Study of Fish and Wildlife Health: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10393-017-1311-4 We’re a podcast with a purpose! One of our main goals is to support all the individuals and organizations fighting the good fight and working to keep our wildlife and ecosystems healthy.  If you enjoyed this episode, please check out the following link to support the Elk Hoof Disease Research Fund: https://foundation.wsu.edu/give/?fund=656590c1-c379-4751-a7fc-a49e7ec77ef9&cat=idonate_colleges&area=idonate_veterinary_medicine&utm_source=veterinary-medicine&utm_medium=wsu-link&utm_campaign=elk-hoof-disease-research-fund *** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

6. 

   25 Nov 2021

   #11: Bonus Episode - Current Wildlife Health News with Michelle & Vin

   Catch up with Michelle & Vin as they discuss ongoing wildlife health news and issues, developments with the podcast, and then get into some new segments including: Who's Back in Wildlife Disease, Challenging Terms in Wildlife Health (i.e. Words Vin Mispronounces), Parasites are Cool Too, and This Week in Wildlife Health. Link to Frog Story:  https://www.arguk.org/get-involved/news/look-out-for-leech-predation-on-amphibians-by-a-new-alien-species-placobdella-costata Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus: https://wildlifehealth.org/rabbit-hemorrhagic-disease-virus/ Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Updates: https://wildlifehealth.org/tag/epizootic-hemorrhagic-disease-virus/ Huntington Beach Oil Spill Updates:  https://owcn.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/pipeline-p00547-incident *** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

7. 

   28 Oct 2021

   #10: Rehabbing Oiled Wildlife & Updates on the Current Spill in California with Dr. Rebecca Duerr, International Bird Rescue

   Veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Duerr discusses the recent Orange County, California oil spill, her role at International Bird Rescue (IBR), and the operation of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) on the west coast. Dr. Duerr shares how these organizations respond to oiled wildlife (from rescue, rehab, release, and post- release tracking) and how volunteers play a critical role in this work. For more information and how you can help, check out IBR and OWCN at: www.birdrescue.org https://owcn.vetmed.ucdavis.edu *** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

8. 

   2 Jul 2021

   #9: Untold Stories from the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Project with Dr. Mark Johnson

   The Conclusion to Episode #8! Dr. Mark Johnson has worked with some of the most iconic species of North America, including grizzly bears, mountain lions, and wolves. Dr. Mark was the first wildlife veterinarian for the National Park Service, serving as Yellowstone National Park’s veterinarian for several years. During this time, he was the project veterinarian for the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Project from 1995-1996. In this episode, he shares some of the craziest stories from his work with wildlife, and explains his unique approach to wildlife capture for research that emphasizes respect and calm energy while minimizing stress for both the people and animals involved. Learn More about Dr. Johnson’s New Online Courses and Enroll: Full Course: Foundations of Wildlife Chemical Capture: https://courses.wildlifecaptureandcare.com/a/42869/GFigpPUf Short Course: How to Do TPRs- Patient Monitoring for Zoo & Wildlife Professionals: https://courses.wildlifecaptureandcare.com/a/30937/GFigpPUf More About the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Project: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/wolf-restoration.htm *** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

9. 

   21 Feb 2021

   #8: Dr. Mark Johnson- Stories and Wisdom from 35 Years of Wildlife Capture & Handling

   Episode Part 1 of 2! Dr. Mark Johnson has worked with some of the most iconic species of North America, including grizzly bears, mountain lions, and wolves. Dr. Mark was the first wildlife veterinarian for the National Park Service, serving as Yellowstone National Park’s veterinarian for several years. During this time, he was the project veterinarian for the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Project from 1995-1996. In this episode, he shares some of the craziest stories from his work with wildlife, and explains his unique approach to wildlife capture for research that emphasizes respect and calm energy while minimizing stress for both the people and animals involved. **** Learn More about Dr. Mark Johnson’s Courses and Enroll: Full Course: Foundations of Wildlife Chemical Capture: https://courses.wildlifecaptureandcare.com/a/42869/GFigpPUf Short Course: How to Do TPRs- Patient Monitoring for Zoo & Wildlife Professionals: https://courses.wildlifecaptureandcare.com/a/30937/GFigpPUf More About the Yellowstone Wolf Reintroduction Project: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/wolf-restoration.htm Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

10. 

    20 Jan 2021

    #7: LIVE from New England Wildlife Center

    Not your typical podcast episode! Listen in as wildlife vets treat a few of the wildlife cases in the clinic- including a constipated white-winger scoter who needs an enema, and a red-tailed hawk with a fracture. Hear how these cases ended up...and spoiler alert... there is both good news and bad news. Learn more about all the awesome work being done by New England Wildlife Center to protect both wildlife and human health, and how YOU can help out and become involved! ***** To support New England Wildlife Center, please visit: https://www.newildlife.org/donate/ For more info on New England Wildlife Center’s Cape Wildlife Center: https://capewildlifecenter.com/ Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

11. 

    24 Dec 2020

    #6: First Report of Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in a Wild Animal

    Wildlife veterinarian Michelle and wildlife biologist Vincent discuss the recent news about a SARS-CoV-2 positive wild mink in Utah- the first confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus in a wild animal. They breakdown what’s been happening at mink farms in Europe and the U.S. where COVID-19 has been spreading between captive mink and humans, and how that led to the current zombie mink fiasco in Denmark. How does this all relate back to wildlife conservation, especially for endangered black-footed ferrets which are a close relative of mink? ***** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

12. 

    9 Dec 2020

    #5: Andrea Bogomolni, PhD (Dr. Dre)- Seals as Sentinels of Ecosystem Health

    Andrea Bogomolni, PhD is an interdisciplinary community scientist who has dedicated her career to ocean health. She works to understand and mitigate human impacts on marine species, facilitate effective collaborations, and raise awareness of ocean health and the connection to human health. In this episode, we talk about seals and seal health, and what these fin-footed friends can tell us about our own health and the state of the environment we all share. We also hear some of the challenges she’s faced in her career working with marine mammals. And also…exploding whale carcasses. ***** Check out Andrea’s Website: https://andreabogomolni.com The exploding whale of Florence, Oregon: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/11/13/oregon-whale-explosion-anniversary/ Research Article on Normal Blood Values in Gray Seals: Krucik, D. D., Mangold, B., Puryear, W., Keogh, M., Bogomolni, A., Romano, T., ... & Nutter, F. (2020). Serum biochemical and hematologic reference intervals for weanling northwest atlantic gray seals (halichoerus grypus). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, 51(1), 228-231. Link to article: https://doi.org/10.1638/2019-0086 Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

13. 

    27 Nov 2020

    #4: Dr. Rob Adamski - Wildlife Rehab: The Good, The Sad, and the Toxic

    Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Rob Adamski shares his stories and experiences from the world of wildlife rehabilitation. For example, what happens if a wild animal accidentally eats something highly toxic like lead or rat poison? What’s the difference between a wildlife rescue and a kidnapping? And how can wildlife rehabilitation centers contribute to wildlife health and conservation on a population level- in addition to treating animals on an individual basis? *** Episode Notes To learn more about wildlife rehabilitation and how to get involved, visit the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA): https://www.nwrawildlife.org/page/Careers_EnterField For More Info on Lead Poisoning in Wildlife: Lead Toxicity: A Threat to Wildlife Lead Contamination in Wildlife For More Info on Rodenticide Toxicity in Wildlife: Cornell Wildlife Health Lab- Rodenticide Toxicity Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

14. 

    27 Nov 2020

    #3: Ellen Martinsen, PhD - The Maven of Malaria in Wildlife

    Ellen Martinsen, PhD is a leading researcher of malaria parasites in wildlife. These are microscopic parasites that live in the blood, and while tiny in size they can cause big problems. These parasites are found in wildlife on almost every continent, and maybe even in your own backyard. In this episode, Ellen breaks it down for us and shares some of her most surprising research findings. I also catch up with her graduate student Alyssa Neuhaus who tells us what it’s like working with Ellen, and explains what human cadavers have to do with it all. *** Episode Notes: University of Vermont Malaria Parasites Lab: https://www.uvm.edu/~jschall/current.html Science Advances Article- Hidden in plain sight: Cryptic and endemic malaria parasites in North American white-tailed deer https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/2/2/e1501486 National Audubon Article- Bird CSI: A Loon, a Swollen Spleen, and a Mysterious Disease https://www.audubon.org/news/bird-csi-loon-swollen-spleen-and-mysterious-disease Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

15. 

    27 Nov 2020

    #2: Wildlife Vet Dr. Mark Pokras on the Origins of Conservation Medicine

    Our first guest is my long-time mentor and friend, Dr. Mark Pokras. Mark is a wildlife veterinarian with 5 decades of experience working on everything from pathology, ecotoxicology, clinical wildlife medicine, zoo medicine, research, teaching, and too many other things to list. In this episode, Mark describes his incredible path to becoming the wildlife vet that he is today, and his role in developing the field of Conservation Medicine. *** Conservation Medicine Programs Around the World: Tufts University: https://vet.tufts.edu/center-for-conservation-medicine/ University of Edinburgh: https://www.ed.ac.uk/vet/studying/postgraduate/taught-programmes/conservation-medicine Murdoch University: https://www.murdoch.edu.au/School-of-Veterinary-and-Life-Sciences/Our-courses/Postgraduate/Conservation-Medicine/Master-of-Veterinary-Studies-in-Conservation-Medicine/ Saint Louis Zoo Institute for Conservation Medicine: https://www.stlzoo.org/conservation/institute-for-conservation-medicine Improving Diversity & Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine: National Association for Black Veterinarians: https://nabvonline.org/ A Profession in Crisis: Discrimination in Veterinary Medicine https://vetmed.tamu.edu/diversity/a-profession-in-crisis-discrimination-in-veterinary-medicine/ Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

16. 

    26 Nov 2020

    #1: An Intro to the Podcast

    Hosts Michelle (wildlife veterinarian) and Vincent (wildlife biologist) introduce themselves, and explain why they decided to launch this podcast, and why now.  What makes wildlife "healthy," and why is wildlife health especially important today during the COVID-19 pandemic? *** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

17. 

    26 Nov 2020

    Trailer!

    Welcome to the Wildlife Health Connections Podcast- We're so glad you found us! *** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

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