U.S. Geological Survey Science to Support Wildlife Disease Management
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Introduction
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) serves a principal role in conducting wildlife disease outbreak investigations, surveillance, and ecological research to support management of diseases in free-ranging native wildlife. Approximately 60 percent of emerging human infectious diseases such as COVID-19, are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and humans and 70 percent of these diseases originate in wildlife (Jones and others, 2008). The effects of emerging wildlife diseases are global and profound, often resulting in economic and agricultural impacts, declines in wildlife populations, and ecological disturbances.
Suggested Citation
Hopkins, M.C., and Soileau, S.C., 2023, U.S. Geological Survey science to support wildlife disease management: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2023–3008, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20233008.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)
Table of Contents
- Wildlife Disease Outbreak Investigations
- Supporting National Response to Disease Outbreaks
- Tracking Specific Wildlife Diseases
- Wildlife Disease Research Capabilities
- References Cited
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | U.S. Geological Survey science to support wildlife disease management |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2023-3008 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20233008 |
| Year Published | 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Office of the AD Ecosystems |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |