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December 19, 2024
My role within the Cornell Wildlife Health Lab (CWHL) is a grab bag of all things related to molecular biology - meaning that no two days are ever alike, and I never do all the different parts of my job in a single day....
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November 05, 2024
Ithaca may pride itself on being “gorges”, but in my opinion the best part of living in the Finger Lakes is Autumn! The changing leaves, crisp air, and fall sunshine make this the perfect time of year to walk dogs, hike local parks, go wine tasting, and of course, make large amounts of apple butter....
October 22, 2024
Once an endangered species, the population of bald eagles in New York continues to grow. But their success is not without threats to continued population growth, including lead poisoning.
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October 11, 2024
Cat herder, catch-all, and photo hog—I relate to all these terms and more. My position requires that I do and know a fair bit of everything to manage the administrative tasks for CWHL and its members while also overseeing the program's communications....
October 07, 2024
Growing pressures on the environment are increasing needs and work opportunities for veterinarians in wildlife conservation. A gift of $35 million received by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine — the largest in the school's history — will help fund activities of its wildlife health center into the future.
September 27, 2024
Better surveillance of marine mammals that wash up on beaches and in marshes will provide more accurate estimates of how many individuals of many species are dying and the causes of those deaths, according to a new study co-authored by Cornell's Dr. Jennifer Bloodgood.
September 23, 2024
A new study from Cornell researchers finds that 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.
September 14, 2024
New York state is expanding a multi-year study of how increased use of non-lead ammunition for deer hunting can improve the survival of bald and golden eagles.
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September 11, 2024
I typically start my day by doing the NY Times puzzles to warm up my brain as I eat my breakfast. Then I head over to my desk by the window or into my office on campus to solve puzzles associated with wildlife health. My training in veterinary medicine and epidemiology and my eye for detail allow me to do a variety of tasks....
September 03, 2024
Diseases cross over from animals to people very rarely, with less than a tenth of one per cent of animal viruses ever successfully making the leap. And yet from another perspective the crossovers are common, with more than two-thirds of emerging diseases in humans having animal origins. Cornell's Dr. Beth Bunting weighs in on these zoonotic diseases.