Cooperative Extension Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

New York State Confirms Isolated Detection of Chronic Wasting Disease in DEC’s Region 6 The New York State Departments of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) and Environmental Conservation (DEC), in coordination with the State Department of Health (DOH), today announced a confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a facility in DEC’s Region 6 area. The state […]

Bald eagles face highest lead risk of NYS deer scavengers By James Dean, September 11, 2024 Among more than 30 species of birds and mammals known to scavenge deer carcasses in New York state, bald eagles are the most vulnerable to lead poisoning from hunters’ ammunition and best bioindicator for ongoing monitoring of the hazard, […]

Canadian ‘super pigs’ are likely to invade northern US, study warns Sascha Pare, May 28, 2024 There is “high potential” for hogs that have gone feral in Canada to cross into South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Minnesota, where the pigs could inflict billions of dollars in damage. The feral pigs are a mixed population of domestic […]

Dozens of deer found dead in northern Pennsylvania after hemorrhagic disease outbreak Madeline Bartos, September 25, 2023 NORTH SHENANGO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — A hemorrhagic disease outbreak killed dozens of deer in Crawford County earlier this month, the Pennsylvania Game Commission said. About 30 to 40 deer were found dead near State Game Lands 214 […]

California Sea Lions Are Dying – Now Scientists Know Why By Jess Thomson, September 8, 2023 Several sea lions have been found dead and dying along the California coast, with scientists suspecting a bacterial disease is the culprit. Twelve dead sea lions were found in Bodega Bay, with 10 more in the city of Fort […]

New research sheds light on the decline of Minnesota’s moose population August 21, 2023 Minnesota saw a 58% decline of the moose population in the northeastern part of the state between 2006 and 2017. A primary driver of the decline is brainworm, a parasite that affects the animal’s nervous system ultimately leading to paralysis and […]