Tuberculosis a Threat to Endangered Wild Elephant Populations
March 24, 2016 – Tuberculosis can be a big problem for elephants and place additional strain on already threatened populations. Learn what we're doing to help.
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Stopping Interspecies Spread of Tuberculosis
March 8, 2016 – Badgers are known carriers of the bacteria that causes tuberculosis and are suspected to be major players in spreading the disease.
Macaw Wasting Disease Can Be Diagnosed Earlier with Combined Testing Approach
January 5, 2016 – Macaw wasting disease is a fatal neurologic and gastrointestinal ailment found in more than 80 percent of parrot species.
Canine Distemper Virus Crosses Species Barriers, Endangers Fragile Wildlife Populations
December 22, 2015 – Learn more about how canine distemper virus is hopping into wildlife species, placing many at risk.
Javan Rhinos: An Ongoing Struggle to Save a Species
May 1, 2019 – With fewer than 70 individuals left worldwide, the Javan rhinoceros is thought to be the rarest large mammal on earth.
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Our Pets
November 13, 2015 – Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (also known as MRSA) also affects our pets. Learn more about the complex interaction between MRSA, pets and people.
Controlling Rabies Outbreaks in Developing Countries
September 22, 2015 – Rabies is a global health threat, especially in developing countries. Learn more about Dr. Darryn Knobel's work to control the disease in South Africa.