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Thanks to all who attended the 2011 IWRC Symposium, it was a smashing success!

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The Wildlife Center of Virginia (WCV) is currently investigating the concentrations of lead found in artificial turf products and is looking for participation from the wildlife rehabilitation community. Recent tests performed on turf products used at the WCV found a range of lead concentrations from 0 ppm to 1%, which is 100 times the legal limit allowed by federal law for children’s toys. While the presence of lead in artificial turf may or may not pose a risk for wildlife patients, this investigation will help define the scope of the potential problem.

The study is composed of two parts, i) a survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ArtificialTurfandLeadstudyWCV) and ii) an analysis of artificial turf used in wildlife rehabilitation facilities. To participate in the investigation, please complete this brief survey regarding your use of artificial turf. On completion of the survey, please mail a 2″ X 2″ section of any or all types of artificial turf used in your facility in addition to the brand name and manufacturer contact information to the following address:

Dr. Dave McRuer
Wildlife Center of Virginia
PO Box 1557
Waynesboro, VA USA 22980

The Wildlife Center of Virginia will test the lead levels in your artificial turf FOR FREE and will return the results to your organization. Results from the entire study will be reported to the rehabilitation community at a later date. No samples may be analyzed without completion of the accompanying survey as the source of each artificial turf brand must be further investigated and documented.

Thank you for your assistance in this study. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Dr. Dave McRuer at dmcruer@wildlifecenter.org.

 

Elaine Donithan from Clemson university is researching the effects of latex balloons on the environment.  If you have had an encounter with an animal that was entangled in a balloon or ingested a balloon (or even if you have not) please take this short survey to help with Elaine’s research.

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NEWS

European parasite Sarcocystis calchasi found in a US pigeon by Leslie Reed, DVM from The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota.

Whooping cranes in Alabama!  Details to come

California Condors…leading cause of death is lead poisoning.

Researchers have been exploring the causes of bat mortality at wind farms.  Their question, have deaths been caused primarily by barotrauma (caused by pressure difference inside and outside of the body) or traumatic injury?

Squirrel pox has spread to Ireland.  According to the Independent, two red squirrels have been diagnosed.

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

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IWRC PHOTO CONTEST

The winners of the 2011 IWRC Photo Contest are:

Winners get 40% off on products from the online store OR 40% off one online class (CWR/classroom courses excluded).

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Warning! We have been experiencing forwarding issues from the old San Jose Post Office Box. Please send all physical mail communications to IWRC at PO Box 3197, Eugene, OR 97403 to avoid delays and lost mail.