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Suburban Coyote Management And Research Needs: A Northeast Perspective, Paul D. Curtis, Daniel A. Bogan, Gordon Batcheller
Suburban Coyote Management And Research Needs: A Northeast Perspective, Paul D. Curtis, Daniel A. Bogan, Gordon Batcheller
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Several factors may be responsible for increasing predator abundance in suburbia. These include an enhanced forage base associated with residential sprawl, and protection of predator species that were once persecuted and suppressed by hunters, trappers, and landowners. In the Northeast, anecdotal reports of coyotes (Canis latrans) killing pets in backyards are on the rise. The bulk of coyote complaints, concerns, and questions received from the public by state wildlife agencies are from areas with high human populations. Scant research exists on coyote behavioral ecology in human-altered landscapes. Biologists and managers need to understand changes in the social structure …
Missouri's Feral Hog Task Force: Addressing Increasing Feral Swine Populations, R. Edwin Hartin, Thomas A. Hutton
Missouri's Feral Hog Task Force: Addressing Increasing Feral Swine Populations, R. Edwin Hartin, Thomas A. Hutton
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Feral hog (Sus scrofa) populations are expanding in size and distribution in Missouri and other parts of the United States. Increases of this invasive species are a serious concern because of the damage they cause and diseases they carry. Affected stakeholders in Missouri formed a task force in 1998 with sixteen member agencies and organizations to develop a program for the control/eradication of feral hogs in the state. The task force identified three objectives with appropriate supporting strategies to help achieve the ultimate goal: protection of Missouri 's public health, agricultural economy, and natural resources through eradication of …
Assessing Rodenticide Hazards: Improving The Art And Science Of Risk Assessment, John J. Johnston
Assessing Rodenticide Hazards: Improving The Art And Science Of Risk Assessment, John J. Johnston
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Non-target hazards represent the most significant hurdle to the continued and possibly expanded use of anticoagulant rodenticides. In addition to the possibility of non-target access to the rodenticide bait, non-target scavenger and/or predator species may be exposed to these rodenticides via feeding on the carcasses of poisoned target species. Risk assessments provide a means to estimate the probability of rodenticide associated effects to target and non-target species. Quantification of risk provides critical information for decision-makers to weigh the benefits versus the risks of proposed rodenticide uses. This manuscript reports on the development of a probabilistic risk assessment model for quantifying …
A History Of Urban Coyote Problems, Robert M. Timm, Rex O. Baker
A History Of Urban Coyote Problems, Robert M. Timm, Rex O. Baker
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We summarize previously published information on coyote attacks on humans in North America. This problem has developed primarily in urban and suburban areas of southern California since the early 1970s, and the frequency of attacks and other human safety incidents is increasing. Similar attacks are now known from at least 18 states in addition to California and from 4 Canadian provinces, with the majority of attacks occurring since the early 1990s. We review early explorers' and settlers' accounts of coyotes in the Los Angeles area, as well as development of coyote control programs during the 20th century. We also describe …
Human-Wildlife Conflict: A Case For Global Collaboration, Francine Madden
Human-Wildlife Conflict: A Case For Global Collaboration, Francine Madden
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Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) hinders conservation globally and will continue to become more widespread as human population and development increase. Conservation and development efforts often lack knowledge, tools, and resources needed to address the complexities of HWC, especially when working in isolation from one another. Practitioners in all sectors would benefit from opportunities to exchange ideas and information across project sites and with other organizations, in order to learn about and develop best practices in preventing and mitigating HWC. The Human-Wildlife Conflict Collaboration (HWCC) aims to prevent and mitigate human-wildlife conflict (HWC) through a global network and partnership of diverse stakeholders …
Conserving Cheetahs On Private Land: Using The Namibian Cheetah Acinonyx Jubatus Jubatus As A Case Study, Laurie L. Marker, Amy Dickman
Conserving Cheetahs On Private Land: Using The Namibian Cheetah Acinonyx Jubatus Jubatus As A Case Study, Laurie L. Marker, Amy Dickman
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Conflict between humans and large carnivores is well documented in Africa, and is one of the chief causes of population declines seen in species such as lions (Panthera lea), cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus), and African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus). While protected areas provide important refuges for many carnivores, species such as cheetahs cover large areas where protected areas are insufficient to maintain long-term viable populations across much of their range. Over the past century, the world's cheetah population has declined in both numbers and range due to habitat fragmentation, depletion of their natural prey base …
Gray Wolves And Livestock In Montana: A Recent History Of Damage Management, Carolyn A. Sime, Ed Bangs, Elizabeth Bradley, John E. Steuber, Kraig Glazier, Paul J. Hoover, Val Asher, Kent Laudon, Mike Ross, Jon Trapp
Gray Wolves And Livestock In Montana: A Recent History Of Damage Management, Carolyn A. Sime, Ed Bangs, Elizabeth Bradley, John E. Steuber, Kraig Glazier, Paul J. Hoover, Val Asher, Kent Laudon, Mike Ross, Jon Trapp
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The Montana gray wolf (Canis lupus) population grew from 2 wolves in 1979 to a minimum of 316 by late 2006. Resolving conflicts, both perceived and real, between wolves and livestock became a dominant social issue for the federal recovery program, and it remains so today. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service and now Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks work with United States Department of Agriculture, Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services to reduce depredation risks and address wolf-related conflicts through a combination of non-lethal and lethal management tools. The number of wolf complaints investigated from …
Overhead Gridline Systems To Exclude Waterfowl From Large Bodies Of Water, Anthony G. Duffiney Jr., Aaron T. Guikema, Bryan C. Wagoner, Jack D. Hamilton
Overhead Gridline Systems To Exclude Waterfowl From Large Bodies Of Water, Anthony G. Duffiney Jr., Aaron T. Guikema, Bryan C. Wagoner, Jack D. Hamilton
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The presence of birds at retention/detention basins on or adjacent to an airport increases the probability of experiencing a wildlife strike. Overhead gridline systems have proven effective for reducing the presence of birds on small water bodies. While there are several line materials available to address bird hazards associated with small basins, the list of options decreases quickly as the distance to be spanned increases. The Michigan Wildlife Services program (WS) tested 4 types of line material on 3 large detention basins to determine which materials could span up to 675 m (2214.5 ft) without center supports. Additionally, the line …
Development Of Test Paradigms For Operant Conditioning Of Wild Norway Rats, Susan M. Jojola, Patrick W. Burke, Gary W. Witmer, Dale L. Nolte
Development Of Test Paradigms For Operant Conditioning Of Wild Norway Rats, Susan M. Jojola, Patrick W. Burke, Gary W. Witmer, Dale L. Nolte
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Many eradication efforts to remove rats (Rattus spp.) from islands have been successful. Eradications are expensive and labor-intensive which make s early detection of, and response to, reinvasion by rats critical. A better understanding of rat behavior could facilitate early detection and rapid response to intercept invaders, such as with trap placement and design, and toxic bait presentation and dispersal. This was a methods development study of test paradigms to operantly condition wild rats to run on an activity wheel and to press a lever for use in future behavior studies. Operant conditioning is the process of associating …
Chlorophacinone Baiting For Belding's Ground Squirrels, Craig A. Ramey, George H. Matschke, Richard M. Engeman
Chlorophacinone Baiting For Belding's Ground Squirrels, Craig A. Ramey, George H. Matschke, Richard M. Engeman
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The efficacy of using 0.01% chlorophacinone on steam-rolled oat (SRO) groats applied in CA alfalfa by spot-baiting/hand baiting around burrow entrances (~11.5 g) to control free-ranging Belding's ground squirrels (Spermophilus beldingi) were compared in 6 randomly assigned square treatment units (TUs). Four TUs were given the rodenticide and 2 treated with placebo bait. Each TU was a 0.4 ha square surrounded by a similarly treated 5.5 ha square buffer zone. Baits were applied on May 13 and re-applied, on May 20 and May 22, after 7 days of un-forecasted cool wet weather greatly reduced their above ground activity. Pesticide (EPA …
Successful Capture And Relocation Of Mourning Doves: A Multi-Agency Endeavor, David C. Borrowman, Tony W. Mong, Rosemary Heinen, Joshua J. Millspaugh, Rick Bredesen
Successful Capture And Relocation Of Mourning Doves: A Multi-Agency Endeavor, David C. Borrowman, Tony W. Mong, Rosemary Heinen, Joshua J. Millspaugh, Rick Bredesen
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Capture and relocation has been successfully used for decades as a means of wildlife damage control. USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services (WS), Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the University of Missouri Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences (MU) were involved in a collaborative project which produced benefits for the cooperator, and all agencies involved. At an industrial site located in northern Kansas City, mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) droppings accumulated under the roosting area. In addition to being unsanitary, the droppings also ran the risk of causing equipment to malfunction in a secondary chemical containment system. Benefits of our …
Are Sunflower Fields For The Birds?, Heath M. Hagy, George M. Linz, William J. Bleier
Are Sunflower Fields For The Birds?, Heath M. Hagy, George M. Linz, William J. Bleier
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The northern Great Plains are home to a variety of birds throughout the year, particularly during migration. Migratory species use native and restored grasslands, shelterbelts, and agricultural fields for food and shelter in North Dakota. Blackbirds (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) have been documented to cause economically important damage to some crops and thus, are sometimes the target of concerted harassment efforts. Few studies have assembled an inventory of non blackbirds using small grain fields during the fall and spring in North Dakota that may be inadvertently affected by blackbird management. At least 94 nonblackbird species use crop fields in the …
Blackbird Use Of Wildlife Conservation Sunflower Plots, George M. Linz, Jonathan M. Raetzman, Heath M. Hagy, H. Jeffrey Homan, William J. Bleier
Blackbird Use Of Wildlife Conservation Sunflower Plots, George M. Linz, Jonathan M. Raetzman, Heath M. Hagy, H. Jeffrey Homan, William J. Bleier
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Blackbird (Icteridae) damage to ripening sunflower fields in North Dakota ranges from $5-10 million and has probably forced many growers to abandon this crop. From 2004 to 2006, USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services cost-shared Wildlife Conservation Sunflower Plots (WCSP) with sunflower growers. The objective of the WCSP was to provide blackbirds an attractive nearby alternative food source to reduce damage in commercial fields. From 2004 through 2006, sunflower damage in the WCSP's was 39%, 32%, and 60%, respectively. In comparison, damage in nearby commercial fields was 5%, 4%, and 18%, over those years. In 2006, drought in the region …
Avian Influenza In Wild Birds: Environmental Sampling For The Rapid Detection Of Avian Influenza Viruses, Robert G. Mclean, Jeffrey S. Hall, Alan B. Franklin, Heather Sullivan, Kaci Vandalen, Susan Shriner, Matthew Farnsworth, Paul Oesterle, Ginger Young, Jenny Carlson, Kacy Cobble, Stacey Elmore, Ted Anderson, Sean Hauser, Kevin Bentler, Nicole Mooers, Kathryn P. Huyvaert, Tom Deliberto, Seth Swafford
Avian Influenza In Wild Birds: Environmental Sampling For The Rapid Detection Of Avian Influenza Viruses, Robert G. Mclean, Jeffrey S. Hall, Alan B. Franklin, Heather Sullivan, Kaci Vandalen, Susan Shriner, Matthew Farnsworth, Paul Oesterle, Ginger Young, Jenny Carlson, Kacy Cobble, Stacey Elmore, Ted Anderson, Sean Hauser, Kevin Bentler, Nicole Mooers, Kathryn P. Huyvaert, Tom Deliberto, Seth Swafford
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All subtypes of influenza Type A viruses infect wild birds, especially waterfowl and shorebirds, but rarely cause disease or mortality in these aquatic species. Aquatic birds are the natural reservoirs for low pathogenic avian influenza viruses (LPAI) that are distributed globally. However, some AI subtypes can be virulent in other animals and humans and some highly pathogenic AI viruses (HPAI) have caused major outbreaks in poultry and even pandemics in the human population. The emergence of a HPAl H5N1 subtype in southeast Asian poultry in 1997 subsequently involved migratory waterfowl in 2005 and has since spread westward throughout the Asian, …
Use Of Alpha-Chloralose By Usda Wildlife Services To Immobilize Birds, Jeanette R. O'Hare, John D. Eisemann, Kathleen A. Fagerstone, Lawanna L. Koch, Thomas W. Seamans
Use Of Alpha-Chloralose By Usda Wildlife Services To Immobilize Birds, Jeanette R. O'Hare, John D. Eisemann, Kathleen A. Fagerstone, Lawanna L. Koch, Thomas W. Seamans
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In 1992, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opened an Investigational New Animal Drug (INAD) file for the avian immobilizing agent, alpha-chloralose (AC) for the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Currently, this INAD authorizes trained Wildlife Services (WS) personnel to use AC to immobilize and live-capture nuisance waterfowl (Anatidae spp.), American coots (Fulica americana) , pigeons (Columba livia), common ravens (Corvus corax) and sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis). The use of AC has proven to be a valuable tool for WS and the …
Cowbird Control: Management Issues, Controversies And Perceptions, And The Future, Scott G. Summers, Richard M. Kostecke, Garrett L. Norman
Cowbird Control: Management Issues, Controversies And Perceptions, And The Future, Scott G. Summers, Richard M. Kostecke, Garrett L. Norman
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Brood-parasitic brown-headed cowbirds (Molothrus ater) have been implicated as a cause of songbird population declines. Cowbirds can have particularly severe negative impacts on already endangered hosts. Removal of cowbirds by trapping has become a popular management action to benefit hosts. Cowbird trapping often decreases parasitism frequency and can help to increase the reproductive success of hosts. However, its role in the recovery of host populations is equivocal. Based on our experience at Fort Hood Military Reservation, Texas, the site of a long-term, landscape-scale trapping program, we discuss factors that we believe are important for the success of a trapping …
Chromaflair® Crow Buster For Repelling Blackbirds And Crows, Scott J. Werner, Shelagh K. Tupper, John L. Cummings
Chromaflair® Crow Buster For Repelling Blackbirds And Crows, Scott J. Werner, Shelagh K. Tupper, John L. Cummings
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Nonlethal alternatives are needed to manage emerging and sustained conflicts between humans and several wild birds. We evaluated the ChromaFlair® "Crow Buster," a device developed in Japan to repel Asian crows from garbage cans, fruit trees, and utility structures. The Crow Buster consists of a strip (1.5-3.5 cm wide) of stiff, shiny plastic cut into a spiral shape. The device is iridescent green-purple in color. We conducted 2 studies to determine the influence of the Crow Buster on the foraging distribution of red-winged blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus) and American crows (Corvus brachyrhynchos) in captivity. For both bird …
Field Method For Analyzing Birds For Avicide 3-Chloro-P-Toluidine Hydrochloride, Jerome C. Hurley, Patricia A. Pipas, Shelagh K. Tupper, John L. Cummings, Randal S. Stahl
Field Method For Analyzing Birds For Avicide 3-Chloro-P-Toluidine Hydrochloride, Jerome C. Hurley, Patricia A. Pipas, Shelagh K. Tupper, John L. Cummings, Randal S. Stahl
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We developed a fast and simple method to detect presence or absence of DRC-1339 (CPTH: 3-Chloro-p-toluidine Hydrochloride) in birds that fed on DRC-1339 bait sites. We compared the effectiveness of the colorimetric method to the previously published analytical method using birds collected from DRC-1339 bait sites in Louisiana and Texas. We also conducted tests with caged red-winged blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus) to determine if time from consumption of DRC-1339-treated bait to death and time from death to colorimetric analysis affected test results. The colorimetric assay was effective in detecting the presence or absence of DRC-1339 in birds …
Reducing Non-Target Hazards Of Rodenticides In Forest Settings, Wendy M. Arjo, David T. Bryson
Reducing Non-Target Hazards Of Rodenticides In Forest Settings, Wendy M. Arjo, David T. Bryson
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Mammalian damage to forest resources is widespread and causes annual economic loss. Wildlife damage control is very important to the intensified land use practices and the economics of reforestation using seedlings. Reforestation areas provide ideal habitat for many wildlife species. However, animals negatively impact trees more severely during stand establishment than at any other time. While numerous non-lethal and lethal tools are available for large and medium-sized mammals, fewer tools are available for small mammals. The damage caused by these rodent species has in some cases warranted the use of rodenticides to control populations. Rodenticides are effective tools for reducing …
Reducing Rodenticide Hazards To Humans And Wildlife: The Need For Use Regulations, Michael Fry
Reducing Rodenticide Hazards To Humans And Wildlife: The Need For Use Regulations, Michael Fry
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Rodenticide use poses significant exposure risks for children and poisoning risks for native wild birds and mammals in the United States. Poison Control Center reports document 15,000 calls annually identifying household rat poison ingestion, with 88% of cases for children under age six. Wildlife poisonings from ingestion of baits or treated grain may occur whenever birds or mammals have access to the products. This is especially true for broadcast baits and treated grain used above ground in agricultural settings, or when baits are distributed around structures or outside waste containers. Secondary poisoning of predators and scavengers occurs when target rodents …
Reducing Rodenticide Hazards: Urban/Suburban Settings, Frank Meek
Reducing Rodenticide Hazards: Urban/Suburban Settings, Frank Meek
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Depending on the part of the United States, the pest service professional could be fighting several different species of rats and mice. In many situations the service professional may find not just one, but multiple species cohabitating. In the urban/suburban setting there are three primary hazards that must be taken into account prior to placing any rodenticide out for controlling rodents: primary non-target exposure; secondary non-target exposure; and secondary pest infestations from rodenticide placements. Reduction of hazard is based on proper identification of the target so that the correct treatment can be implemented to achieve the fastest results while reducing …
Rodenticide Restrictions: The Precautionary Principle In Action, Thomas Schmit
Rodenticide Restrictions: The Precautionary Principle In Action, Thomas Schmit
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In the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed mitigation measures (published 1/17/07, Federal Register), we can see the precautionary principle in action: "When an activity raises threats of harm to human health or the environment, precautionary measures should be taken even if some cause and effect relationships are not fully established scientifically" (Ashford 1998). EPA's proposed measures would classify all second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides as "restricted use," so that they cannot be sold to the general public. This proposed restriction will diminish the ability of consumers to control rodents in their own residence, and will disproportionately affect minority and low-income citizens in the …
Rodenticide Use In Rodent Management In The United States: An Overview, Gary Witmer, John D. Eisemann
Rodenticide Use In Rodent Management In The United States: An Overview, Gary Witmer, John D. Eisemann
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Rodents occur worldwide and have adapted to most types of ecosystems. Rodents provide many important ecosystem functions and while most rodent species do not cause serious damage problems, a small number of species do. Rodent-caused damage includes crop and stored food consumption and contamination, forestry and nursery damage, rangeland damage, ornamental plant damage, property damage, cable and irrigation pipe damage, disease transmission, and, when introduced to islands, damage and even extinction of native flora and fauna. Many tools are used to reduce rodent populations and damage. Rodenticides are an especially important tool in rodent management. Many types of active ingredients …
The Use Of Rodenticides For Conservation Efforts, Gary Witmer, John D. Eisemann, Gregg Howald
The Use Of Rodenticides For Conservation Efforts, Gary Witmer, John D. Eisemann, Gregg Howald
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Non-native rats (Rattus spp.) and mice have been introduced to more than 80% of the island groups around the world. They have caused ecosystem-wide impacts, including the extirpation and extinction of many native and endemic species which evolved in a mammalian predator-free environment. Fortunately, practitioners have developed techniques to eradicate introduced rodents, allowing ecosystems to recover. Rodenticides have proven an effective tool in eradications, having been used in over 300 successful eradications worldwide. Careful planning, adequate resources, and a sustained effort by competent field staff are needed to help ensure a successful eradication program. Island eradications are logistically …
Endangered Species And Migratory Bird Treaty Act Considerations In Rodenticide Registration And Use, Nancy H. Golden
Endangered Species And Migratory Bird Treaty Act Considerations In Rodenticide Registration And Use, Nancy H. Golden
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The Endangered Species Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act protect wildlife from injury or harm resulting from human activities, including pesticide use. In administering these laws, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) advises federal and state agencies, and private landowners and organizations of ways in which to minimize the adverse effects of rodenticides upon threatened and endangered species, and migratory birds. Technical assistance and formal consultation with USFWS can occur on both the registration and use of a rodenticide, and may result in general mitigation to the overall labeled use of a product, or site-specific modification based on …
Characterization Of Wild Pig - Vehicle Collisions, John J. Mayer, Paul E. Johns
Characterization Of Wild Pig - Vehicle Collisions, John J. Mayer, Paul E. Johns
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Wild pig (Sus scrofa) collisions with vehicles are known to occur in the United States, but only minimal information describing these accidents has been reported. In an effort to better characterize these accidents, data were collected from 179 wild pig-vehicle collisions from a location in west central South Carolina. Data included accident parameters pertaining to the animals involved, time, location, and human impacts. The age structure of the animals involved was significantly older than that found in the population. Most collisions involved single animals. However, up to seven animals were involved in individual accidents. As the number of …
Feral Hogs: A Texas Perspective, Douglas S. Steen, Mark E. Mapston, Bruce R. Leland, L. Janean Romines
Feral Hogs: A Texas Perspective, Douglas S. Steen, Mark E. Mapston, Bruce R. Leland, L. Janean Romines
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Feral hog (Sus scrofa) populations are a growing concern, and evidence of their presence has spread throughout the state. With the exception of a few areas in the northern panhandle and far western Texas, this invasive species successfully exists in almost every county; and evidence of their exponential population growth and the damage they cause is no longer confined to rural areas. Feral hogs affect farmers, livestock producers, private and public industry, and individuals living in suburban and urban areas. Wildlife, agriculture, property owners, animal and public health interests are all experiencing feral hog issues at different levels. …
Developing A Standard Protocol For Assessing Suburban Deer Impacts To Vegetation, Karleen Ami, Paul D. Curtis
Developing A Standard Protocol For Assessing Suburban Deer Impacts To Vegetation, Karleen Ami, Paul D. Curtis
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Over the past 30 years, populations of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) have increased dramatically in suburban communities, causing significant economic and ecological impacts. Homeowners have observed such deer population explosions and must cope with the problems of living in close proximity to deer with few reliable solutions. By applying knowledge of deer biology, behavior, and habitat requirements, this assessment protocol provides a scale to estimate the severity of deer damage, and the potential success of control measures. It will prove valuable by achieving a greater understanding of suburban deer management through a methodical and standardized analysis of impact …
Research Strategies To Reduce Bovine Tuberculosis Transmission From Wildlife To Cattle, Are R. Berentsen, Mike R. Dunbar, Robert G. Mclean
Research Strategies To Reduce Bovine Tuberculosis Transmission From Wildlife To Cattle, Are R. Berentsen, Mike R. Dunbar, Robert G. Mclean
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Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a zoonotic disease caused by Mycobaterium bovis, and is transmissible to humans, wildlife and domestic livestock. In the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) serve as a reservoir for the disease and pose a significant threat to domestic cattle and captive cervids. Scientists at USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services, National Wildlife Research Center have designed a variety of laboratory and field studies aimed at reducing or eliminating bTB infection in cattle by interrupting the transmission of the disease from wild life reservoirs. These strategies include reducing bTB in deer by delivery …
Impacts Of Wildlife Diseases In Urban Environments, Mike R. Dunbar, Ray T. Sterner, Shylo R. Johnson
Impacts Of Wildlife Diseases In Urban Environments, Mike R. Dunbar, Ray T. Sterner, Shylo R. Johnson
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Approximately 60% of diseases causing pathogenic illness in humans originate in animals. Emergence and re-emergence of zoonotic and vector-borne diseases pose considerable public health, environmental, and economic impacts in the U.S. There are over 250 urban areas in the U.S. with populations > 100,000. These densely populated centers, with concomitant development of natural areas, greenbelts, and walking trails, are viewed to exacerbate the potential for human-wildlife, pet-wildlife, and pet-human interactions leading to greater risks of zoonotic disease transmission. Wildlife rabies, West Nile virus (WNV), and bovine tuberculosis (bTB) offer illustrations of potential impacts from zoo noses in urban areas. Prevention of …