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  • Using the Wildlife Health Event Reporter
     
    A Surveillance and Communication Tool http://theiwrc.org/archives/2862
  • Basic Wildlife Rehabilitation Course in Trinidad
     
    Continuing Education in the Caribbean http://theiwrc.org/archives/2858
  • Forging a New Frontier
     
    Adventures in wildlife rehabilitation aided research http://theiwrc.org/archives/2828
  • Keeping Your Data Straight
     
    A review of recordkeeping software http://theiwrc.org/archives/2759

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NEWS

The January 2013 edition of the membership directory is up.  Visit http://theiwrc.org/member/membership-directory to download your copy now (members only).

Early Bird Registration and the Call for Papers for the 2013 Symposium in Victoria, BC is OPEN

Disease Updates

Snake Fungal Disease has been identified as an emerging disease of potential concern. Clinical signs include subcutaneous nodules, abnormal molting, and hyperkeratosis, additional signs can be found on the National (US) Wildlife Health Center bulletin. Please report suspected cases of this disease to the global Wildlife Health Event Reporter.
Rehabilitators and scientists have discovered a new disease affecting raccoons, raccoon polyomavirus. Investigations are ongoing but researchers are testing the hypothesis that the virus causes cancerous brain tumors.

Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation 4th Edition Released!

The US National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA) and the International Wildlife Rehabilitators Council (IWRC) are pleased to announce the joint release of Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation, 4th edition. This publication was reviewed and updated by experienced wildlife rehabilitators from around the country and provides useful information on appropriate cage sizes, disinfectants, and cage furniture while caring for wildlife undergoing rehabilitation. This 116-page book is available through NWRA or IWRC for $15.00.

Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation, 4th edition, is based on accepted norms in biology, medicine, behavior, natural history, and, of course, wildlife rehabilitation. The information in the publication pertains to all who rehabilitate wildlife, regardless of numbers and types of wildlife cared for, budget size, number of paid or volunteer staff, and size and location of activity. To purchase a copy of Standards for $15.00, plus shipping and handling, click here.

Note: IWRC members may also download an electronic version of the 4th edition in the resources section under Science and Rehabilitation Resources.  The 3rd edition is still available to all as a download.

Read this article if you are interested in how major storms affect wildlife.

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On our Research Page you can peruse current wildlife research and lend your experiences, data, and perhaps even samples. Current Studies:Fish Oil Effects on Birds, Raccoon Polyomavirus, Comparative Ocular Study

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