Wildlife Disease Association - Australasian Section
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Join our lab!
The Disease Ecology Lab at the USYD is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to explore drivers of infectious diseases at the wildlife-livestock interface
🌐 www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships...
#PhD #Scholarship #DiseaseEcology #Epidemiology #WildlifeHealth #OneHealth #USYD
The Disease Ecology Lab at the USYD is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to explore drivers of infectious diseases at the wildlife-livestock interface
🌐 www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships...
#PhD #Scholarship #DiseaseEcology #Epidemiology #WildlifeHealth #OneHealth #USYD
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Disease Ecology and Epidemiology
www.sydney.edu.au
October 31, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Join our lab!
The Disease Ecology Lab at the USYD is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to explore drivers of infectious diseases at the wildlife-livestock interface
🌐 www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships...
#PhD #Scholarship #DiseaseEcology #Epidemiology #WildlifeHealth #OneHealth #USYD
The Disease Ecology Lab at the USYD is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to explore drivers of infectious diseases at the wildlife-livestock interface
🌐 www.sydney.edu.au/scholarships...
#PhD #Scholarship #DiseaseEcology #Epidemiology #WildlifeHealth #OneHealth #USYD
🎓 Graduate opportunity! The University of Melbourne’s School of BioSciences is seeking MSc students for a funded One Health-inspired project on how the gut microbiome can boost conservation success in Australian mammals. Contact Dr. Ashley Dungan: ashley.dungan@unimelb.edu.au
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎓 Graduate opportunity! The University of Melbourne’s School of BioSciences is seeking MSc students for a funded One Health-inspired project on how the gut microbiome can boost conservation success in Australian mammals. Contact Dr. Ashley Dungan: ashley.dungan@unimelb.edu.au
Congratulations to Dr Alison Peel, winner of this year‘s prestigious WDA-A Barry L Munday Award for her extraordinary and extensive contributions to the field of wildlife health. @alibat.bsky.social #wdaa2025
October 3, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Congratulations to Dr Alison Peel, winner of this year‘s prestigious WDA-A Barry L Munday Award for her extraordinary and extensive contributions to the field of wildlife health. @alibat.bsky.social #wdaa2025
Congratulations to Dr Anna Langguth, winner of the Student Award at this year‘s WDA-A conference for her presentation on zymosan challenge trials in eastern bent-wing bats. @alangguth.bsky.social #wdaa2025
October 3, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Congratulations to Dr Anna Langguth, winner of the Student Award at this year‘s WDA-A conference for her presentation on zymosan challenge trials in eastern bent-wing bats. @alangguth.bsky.social #wdaa2025
We in WDA-A are deeply saddened to hear of Jane Goodall’s passing earlier today. Our thoughts and condolences go out to her family and friends.
Her legacy in wildlife conservation, empathetic science, and inspiring generations will forever ripple across the world.
Her legacy in wildlife conservation, empathetic science, and inspiring generations will forever ripple across the world.
October 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
We in WDA-A are deeply saddened to hear of Jane Goodall’s passing earlier today. Our thoughts and condolences go out to her family and friends.
Her legacy in wildlife conservation, empathetic science, and inspiring generations will forever ripple across the world.
Her legacy in wildlife conservation, empathetic science, and inspiring generations will forever ripple across the world.
Brett Gartrell speaking about off-target anticoagulant toxicity in Tuatara and short-tailed bats in NZ
September 29, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Brett Gartrell speaking about off-target anticoagulant toxicity in Tuatara and short-tailed bats in NZ
Julien Grosmaire @WDAA2025 speaking about methods for koala monitoring including different tag and collar designs.
September 29, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Julien Grosmaire @WDAA2025 speaking about methods for koala monitoring including different tag and collar designs.
The 2025 WDAA is officially underway! Some fantastic talks by Chris Daniels from Green Adelaide, David Paton from BioR and Claire Hartvigsen-Power from Marna Banggara telling us about biodiversity needs and projects in the Adelaide region and beyond.
September 29, 2025 at 3:25 AM
The 2025 WDAA is officially underway! Some fantastic talks by Chris Daniels from Green Adelaide, David Paton from BioR and Claire Hartvigsen-Power from Marna Banggara telling us about biodiversity needs and projects in the Adelaide region and beyond.
Meet Larry Vogelnest
Long-standing WDA-A member and one of Australia’s most influential wildlife veterinarians! Larry has just published the Revised Edition of Current Therapy in Medicine of Australian Mammals 📚🦘
Read his full spotlight here www.wda-a.org/post/member-...
Long-standing WDA-A member and one of Australia’s most influential wildlife veterinarians! Larry has just published the Revised Edition of Current Therapy in Medicine of Australian Mammals 📚🦘
Read his full spotlight here www.wda-a.org/post/member-...
Member spotlight! Larry Vogelnest!
This month we spotlight the work of our member Larry Vogelnest.Larry recently published the Revised Edition of "Current Therapy in Medicine of Australian Mammals"! Congratulations Larry and co.! Name:...
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September 12, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Meet Larry Vogelnest
Long-standing WDA-A member and one of Australia’s most influential wildlife veterinarians! Larry has just published the Revised Edition of Current Therapy in Medicine of Australian Mammals 📚🦘
Read his full spotlight here www.wda-a.org/post/member-...
Long-standing WDA-A member and one of Australia’s most influential wildlife veterinarians! Larry has just published the Revised Edition of Current Therapy in Medicine of Australian Mammals 📚🦘
Read his full spotlight here www.wda-a.org/post/member-...
A vaccine against chlamydia in koalas will be rolled out. This is possible through exciting research led by Prof Peter Timms and Sam Phillips at University of Sunshine Coast. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
First vaccine against deadly koala chlamydia green-lit for rollout
Australia's vet regulator approves a koala chlamydia vaccine for nationwide rollout, offering new hope in the fight against the potentially fatal sexually transmitted disease.
www.abc.net.au
September 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
A vaccine against chlamydia in koalas will be rolled out. This is possible through exciting research led by Prof Peter Timms and Sam Phillips at University of Sunshine Coast. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Meet Michelle Campbell-Ward
Michelle co-authored the first book chapter on the topic of welfare of Australian mammals in human care, a milestone that reflects decades of dedication across clinical practice, wildlife rehabilitation, regulation, and ethics🐨
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Michelle co-authored the first book chapter on the topic of welfare of Australian mammals in human care, a milestone that reflects decades of dedication across clinical practice, wildlife rehabilitation, regulation, and ethics🐨
www.wda-a.org/post/member-...
Member spotlight! Michelle Campbell-Ward!
This month we spotlight the work of our member Michelle Campbell-Ward, who has just had a new book chapter come out! Congratulations Michelle!Congratulations on your new publication, can you give us s...
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July 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Meet Michelle Campbell-Ward
Michelle co-authored the first book chapter on the topic of welfare of Australian mammals in human care, a milestone that reflects decades of dedication across clinical practice, wildlife rehabilitation, regulation, and ethics🐨
www.wda-a.org/post/member-...
Michelle co-authored the first book chapter on the topic of welfare of Australian mammals in human care, a milestone that reflects decades of dedication across clinical practice, wildlife rehabilitation, regulation, and ethics🐨
www.wda-a.org/post/member-...
We are pleased to announce that registrations for our 2025 conference is officially OPEN! 🎉🎉🎉
The next WDA-A conference will be held in the Adelaide Hills (Woodhouse Adventure Park, on Peramangk and Kaurna country, South Australia), from 28th September to 3rd October 2025. 🐨
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The next WDA-A conference will be held in the Adelaide Hills (Woodhouse Adventure Park, on Peramangk and Kaurna country, South Australia), from 28th September to 3rd October 2025. 🐨
wdaa2025.exordo.com
Wildlife Disease Association Australasian Section, Adelaide Hills, 2025 | Ex Ordo
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June 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We are pleased to announce that registrations for our 2025 conference is officially OPEN! 🎉🎉🎉
The next WDA-A conference will be held in the Adelaide Hills (Woodhouse Adventure Park, on Peramangk and Kaurna country, South Australia), from 28th September to 3rd October 2025. 🐨
wdaa2025.exordo.com
The next WDA-A conference will be held in the Adelaide Hills (Woodhouse Adventure Park, on Peramangk and Kaurna country, South Australia), from 28th September to 3rd October 2025. 🐨
wdaa2025.exordo.com
Meet Brett Gardner!
Brett was awarded the IAAAM Paper Award in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases for his Innovative research: “Surveillance for Toxoplasma gondii, Brucella spp., and Chlamydia spp. in Australian Fur Seal Abortions” 🦭🦠
Read his full spotlight on www.wda-a.org/post/member-...
Brett was awarded the IAAAM Paper Award in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases for his Innovative research: “Surveillance for Toxoplasma gondii, Brucella spp., and Chlamydia spp. in Australian Fur Seal Abortions” 🦭🦠
Read his full spotlight on www.wda-a.org/post/member-...
Member spotlight! Brett Gardner
This month we spotlight the work our member Brett Gardner, who won the IAAAM paper award in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases this year! Congratulations Brett! Brett's paper is “Surveillance for Toxopl...
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June 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Meet Brett Gardner!
Brett was awarded the IAAAM Paper Award in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases for his Innovative research: “Surveillance for Toxoplasma gondii, Brucella spp., and Chlamydia spp. in Australian Fur Seal Abortions” 🦭🦠
Read his full spotlight on www.wda-a.org/post/member-...
Brett was awarded the IAAAM Paper Award in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases for his Innovative research: “Surveillance for Toxoplasma gondii, Brucella spp., and Chlamydia spp. in Australian Fur Seal Abortions” 🦭🦠
Read his full spotlight on www.wda-a.org/post/member-...
Meet Anna Langguth!
Anna received an Honourable Mention at the 2024 WDA Conference for her piece on the looming threat of an exotic fungus to Australia's adorable bats🦇🍄
Her research focuses on the susceptibility of Australian bats to fungal disease White Nose Syndrome.
We can't wait to learn more!
Anna received an Honourable Mention at the 2024 WDA Conference for her piece on the looming threat of an exotic fungus to Australia's adorable bats🦇🍄
Her research focuses on the susceptibility of Australian bats to fungal disease White Nose Syndrome.
We can't wait to learn more!
May 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Meet Anna Langguth!
Anna received an Honourable Mention at the 2024 WDA Conference for her piece on the looming threat of an exotic fungus to Australia's adorable bats🦇🍄
Her research focuses on the susceptibility of Australian bats to fungal disease White Nose Syndrome.
We can't wait to learn more!
Anna received an Honourable Mention at the 2024 WDA Conference for her piece on the looming threat of an exotic fungus to Australia's adorable bats🦇🍄
Her research focuses on the susceptibility of Australian bats to fungal disease White Nose Syndrome.
We can't wait to learn more!
We stand in support of all of those working in the field of wildlife health. Therefore, we are concerned about recent developments that suggest a devaluation and disregard of these issues and those who work in associated fields.
You can find our full statement at www.wda-a.org
You can find our full statement at www.wda-a.org
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The mission of the Wildlife Disease Association Australasia is to to acquire, disseminate and apply knowledge of the diseases of wild animals in relation to their biology and ecology to improve wildli...
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May 4, 2025 at 4:05 AM
We stand in support of all of those working in the field of wildlife health. Therefore, we are concerned about recent developments that suggest a devaluation and disregard of these issues and those who work in associated fields.
You can find our full statement at www.wda-a.org
You can find our full statement at www.wda-a.org
Abstracts due tomorrow! Join this fantastic global event in wildlife health!
📣RAISE YOUR VOICE BY APRIL 12 WITH GLOBAL VOICE
Abstracts for the incredible #WDA2025GlobalVoice virtual event 👀 CLOSE APRIL 12!!!👀
Share your research globally across time zones and languages thanks to a flexible schedule and incredible AI translations.
For all the details visit wda2025.com
Abstracts for the incredible #WDA2025GlobalVoice virtual event 👀 CLOSE APRIL 12!!!👀
Share your research globally across time zones and languages thanks to a flexible schedule and incredible AI translations.
For all the details visit wda2025.com
April 11, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Abstracts due tomorrow! Join this fantastic global event in wildlife health!
An exciting opportunity to join Wildlife Health Australia for a 12 month contract: www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/WHA/...
Senior Project Officer - Job in Canberra & ACT - Wildlife Health Australia
We are seeking an experienced veterinarian to join our Surveillance Program as a Senior Project Officer, in a fulltime role (38 hours per week) on a fixed term contract, beginning June 2025.
www.ethicaljobs.com.au
April 11, 2025 at 4:48 AM
An exciting opportunity to join Wildlife Health Australia for a 12 month contract: www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/WHA/...
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There are just over two weeks left to get your abstract in for the in-person track of the WDA 2025 annual international conference in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, July 27 to August 1, so there's no time to waste.
www.wda2025.com
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73rd annual International Conference of the Wildlife Disease Association
The 73rd annual international conference of the Wildlife Disease Association will be held in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada from July 27 to August 1, 2025, at the Victoria Conference Centre.
www.wda2025.com
February 13, 2025 at 8:15 AM
There are just over two weeks left to get your abstract in for the in-person track of the WDA 2025 annual international conference in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, July 27 to August 1, so there's no time to waste.
www.wda2025.com
www.wda2025.com