Wildlife Medicine Abstracts
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Vaccines and Their Use
in Wildlife Rehabilitation Sarah Reich, DVM Willowbrook Wildlife Center Full Abstract
Vaccines are commonplace in human as well as veterinary medicine. While the majority of veterinary vaccines are intended for dogs, cats, and food animals, the off-label use of these products in wildlife species is common. In this lecture, we discuss common vaccine uses in wildlife rehabilitation as well as the diseases they protect against. Discussion also highlights the efficacy of these vaccines as well as any ethical concerns for their use. |
Figure-of-8 I figure-of-hate! Renee Schott, DVM, CWR Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota Full Abstract
Everyone has made a complete mess of tape and vet wrap and gauze and feathers while trying to learn the figure-of-eight wing wrap. With so many pitfalls, it is easy to apply this wrap inappropriately and cause further trauma. This short talk covers the risks of the figure-of-eight bandage and scenarios in which it can be replaced with other simpler wing wraps. |
Abrasions, Avulsions, & More Sarah Reich, DVM Willowbrook Wildlife Center Full Abstract
Wounds are encountered daily in wildlife rehabilitation. This lecture covers various degrees of wounds, levels of contamination, wound healing, and therapeutic options. Discussion focuses on topical therapy and bandaging, though systemic therapy is also mentioned. |
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Pain Management in Wildlife Amanda Falch, DVM Fellow Mortals Wildlife Hospital Full Abstract
Assessing and treating pain in wildlife species can be complicated. This talk addresses some of the reasons why and helps rehabilitators build a toolbox they can use and share with their veterinarian around pain management. |
Regulations and Efficacy
(or Lack Thereof) of Dietary and Nutritional Supplements Lorrie Hale, DVM LSU School of Veterinary Medicine Full Abstract
Many veterinarians and rehabilitators turn to dietary and nutritional supplements as an easier and more hassle-free route than allopathic medicines to provide treatment options for wildlife. At the conclusion of this lecture, the attendee should understand what the United States regulations do and don’t cover, what role the Food and Drug Administration has, and what safety processes are in place (or not) for manufacturing companies. This lecture also covers some of the pertinent research on dietary and nutritional supplements. |
Selected Diseases of Wildlife Emerging and Resilient Foes La'Toya Latney, DVM, DECZM, DABVP (Reptile and Amphibian) Full Abstract
This presentation addresses several current pathogens of concern for birds and mammals for which enhanced biosecurity is useful in reducing transmission in a rehabilitation setting. Main diseases discussed are West Nile virus, Pd (white nose syndrome), trichomoniais, rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2, avian pox virus, canine distemper, raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) mycoplasma, and some new parrot viruses that may be affecting wild birds. |