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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 will be available on March 13, 2012 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 (coming soon).  The 3rd edition is still available to all as a download.

Having trouble finding the Animal Placement Area? Click Here

US Rehabbers.  There is still time to comment on USFWS Bald and Golden Eagle Management

Do you like SURVEYS?

On our Research Page you can peruse current wildlife research and lend your experiences, data, and perhaps even samples.

Current Studies:

Lead and Artificial Turf Study

Canine Parvovirus Study

Balloon Study

Animals Trapped in Dumpsters Survey

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NEWS

Recall on Kaytee hand feeding formula.

The first report is in; bird species occurrence down since Fukushima disaster.

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

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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