Wildlife Population Health

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by Craig Stephen

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This textbook introduces the core competencies, tools and perspectives to manage free-ranging animal population health and demonstrates their need and relevance to help wildlife cope with the ever-increasing pressures of the Anthropocene, manifested by global megatrends such as climate change, urbanization and pollution. It adapts and adopts key concepts of population health from public health and herd health to a wildlife health context. In a highly-accessible and unique form, this book presents a modern way of approaching wildlife and fish epidemiology, health promotion and disease control, with a focus on the social dimensions of wildlife health management. Aimed at graduate students in veterinary medicine, wildlife researchers and health managers this textbook provides a valuable source of information to foster the knowledge and skills needed to protect and promote the health of free-ranging wildlife. This textbook introduces the core competencies, tools and perspectives to manage free-ranging animal population health and demonstrates their need and relevance to help wildlife cope with the ever-increasing pressures of the Anthropocene, manifested by global megatrends such as climate change, urbanization and pollution. It adapts and adopts key concepts of population health from public health and herd health to a wildlife health context. In a highly-accessible and unique form, this book presents a modern way of approaching wildlife and fish epidemiology, health promotion and disease control, with a focus on the social dimensions of wildlife health management. Aimed at graduate students in veterinary medicine, wildlife researchers and health managers this textbook provides a valuable source of information to foster the knowledge and skills needed to protect and promote the health of free-ranging wildlife. Craig Stephen DVM PhD is a veterinarian and epidemiologist who has worked at the interface of human, animal, and environmental health for 30 years. As former executive director of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative, he both managed a national wildlife disease surveillance program and worked with government partners to forge a new vision of wildlife health as an asset that needs protection. Dr. Stephen has over 200 peer-reviewed and technical reports. His work evolved from finding and describing emerging environmental threats around the globe, including infectious diseases, to helping build the circumstances that allow for interspecies and intergenerational health equity. He edited and co-wrote the book “Animals, Health, and Society: Health Promotion, Harm Reduction, and Health Equity in a One Health World” and co-edited “One Health: The Theory and Practice of Integrated Health Approaches.” He currently operates a One Health and EcoHealth practice while retaining Clinical Professorships at the School of Population and Public Health (University of British Columbia) and School of Veterinary Medicine (Ross University). Craig was honoured in 2020 with an award for Canada’s provincial, territorial, and federal directors of wildlife for his work to advance the notion of wildlife health. MAIN MATERIAL: 100% Polyester & Coral Fleece SIZE: 6' X 6.5'(180CM * 200CM)(70.8" X 78.7") SUPER SOFT AND COMFORTABLE: This modern area rug is machine woven with breathable point plastic anti-slip bottom prevent the rug from sliding. Super soft comfortable and skin-friendly coral fleece Non Shedding promotes an incredibly soft feeling underfoot. Ensure safety and Good for your health . EASY CLEAN AND DRYING FAST: Strong water absorption, easy-care and virtually non-shedding rug, It easy to clean and dry fast, very durable, non-slip and can machine washable. As a Portable rug, you can makes it easy to take outside to shake the dirt out, Or vacuum it with a low-power handheld vacuum. Machine Wash Method: wash the rug in cold water on gentle {delicate} short cycle then lay it flat to dry. MULTI-FUNCTION & USE OCCASION: 100% Non-Toxic & Hypoallergenic and good for your health, The contemporary area rug adds the perfect modern touch to your space. That's timeless designs stand out in any room; Suitable for home decorate, children play, women yoga and pets carpet. Ensuring it will be a favorite for a long time.

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