Disease in Wild Animals, Investigation and Management, 2nd Edition

Wildlife Disease Management 

A foundational reference on the investigation, diagnosis, ecology, and management of diseases affecting free-ranging wildlife populations. Drawing on decades of field experience and scientific research, the book examines how diseases emerge, spread, and influence wildlife populations and ecosystems. It emphasizes analytical approaches to wildlife health, disease surveillance, epidemiology, population impacts, and practical management strategies, making it an essential resource for wildlife veterinarians, conservation biologists, and researchers.

Key Features

• Comprehensive overview of diseases in free-ranging wildlife
• Covers disease investigation and diagnostic approaches
• Explores wildlife epidemiology and disease ecology
• Discusses disease transmission and population dynamics
• Examines the role of disease in wildlife conservation
• Covers surveillance, monitoring, and health assessment methods
• Reviews disease management and control strategies
• Integrates field observations with scientific analysis
• Includes numerous wildlife disease case studies
• Valuable for veterinarians, wildlife biologists, ecologists, and researchers