Title: (Optional) Identify diseases and parasites in wildlife.
Course: Ecology and Environmental Management (18003-18) > Section: Managing Fish and Wildlife

Identification should include

- chronic wasting disease
- white-nose syndrome
- hemorrhagic disease
- blue tongue
- rabies
- worms
- trichinosis
- mange.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What species are affected by disease?
- What diseases are currently affecting wildlife populations in Virginia?
- How can captive-born animals be acclimated before release?
- What laws are in place to help prevent the spread of diseases?