Wildlife Disease Investigation Manuarl/Manuel d'enquete sure les maladies de la faune

A comprehensive manual explaining what to do when confronted with dead or diseased wildlife in the field. Topics include who to contact for assistance, when to investigate, when and how to perform a necropsy, samples to collect, shipping samples, protecting yourself and disposal of carcasses. Available in English or French.

$15 Canadian, plus $5 shipping & handling overseas

Surveillance of Wild Animal Diseases in Europe

Provides names and contact information for organizations and individuals who may be consulted for information about the occurrence of particular diseases in Europe. This report consists of brief descriptions of the status of wild animal disease surveillance in each country in Europe. English only.

$10 Canadian

Health Risks to Wildlife Personnel: Hazards from Disease-Causing Agents

Topics include infectious diseases (including hantavirus, Lyme disease, bubonic plague, hydatid disease, tuberculosis); parasites (including baylisascaris in raccoons, echinococcus and giardia, and mange; and poisons (including insecticides, rodenticides and immobilizing drugs). Follows the Sept 1995 course given by the CCWHC and the Wildlife Health Fund. English only.

$27 Canadian

Faune et Zoonoses

Topics include infectious diseases (Lyme disease, hantavirus, rabies and baylisascaris in raccoons), with an emphasis on diseases occurring in Eastern Canada and on expanding zoonoses in North America. French only.

$27 Canadian

Health and Disease in Wild Freshwater Fish

Composed of short summaries of all major diseases of fish, as well as considerations of water quality, environmental contaminants, neoplasia and other factros contributing to disease in fish. Follows the Feb 1996 course given by CCWHC and the Wildlife Health Fund. English only.

$27 Canadian

To order, contact Jacqui Brownat CCWHC