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Wda 2016 Conference Proceedi The 65th International Conference of the Wildlife Disease Association July 31 August 5, 2016 Cortland, New York Sustainable Wildlife: Health Matters! Hosted by at Greek Peak Mountain Resort Cortland, New York, USA 4 Wildlife Disease Association Table of Contents Welcome from the Conference Committee 6 Conference Committee Members 7 WDA Officers 8 Plenary Speakers 9 The 2016 Carlton Herman Fund Speaker 11 Sponsors 12 Events & Meetings 15 Pre-conference Workshops 17 Program 21 Poster Sessions 34 Abstracts 40 Exhibitors 249 Index 256 65th Annual International Conference 5 Welcome from the Conference Committee Welcome to beautiful central New York, the 65th International Conference of the Wildlife Disease Association, and the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians. We have planned an exciting scientific program and have lots of networking and learning opportunities in store this week. There will be a break mid-week to allow time to socialize with new and old friends and take in some of the adventures the area has to offer. global challenges and opportunities in managing wildlife health issues with our excellent slate of plenary speakers. In addition, we have three special sessions: How Risk Communication Research in Wildlife Disease Management Contributes to Wildlife Trust Administration, Chelonian Diseases and Conservation, and Vaccines for Conservation. This meeting would not have been possible without the contributions of numerous people and institutions. We are grateful to Cornell University for in-kind and financial support for this event. The Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Animal Health Diagnostic Center, and Lab of Ornithology have all been integral parts of making this meeting a success. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation support for hosting this meeting was especially appreciated. We thank all of the professionals and students who have come together to help plan and execute this meeting and all of the workshops, field trips, and logistics. We also would like to thank our generous sponsors. With your support, we were able to keep conference costs down which encouraged more student and international participation. By the numbers, we have over 360 attendees from 25 countries and representing 38 U.S. states. The scientific program is packed! There will be 118 oral presentations and 87 posters, including a full day of student presentations and posters. We hope you take advantage of the workshops, field trips, and social events to meet new colleagues and learn even more! Greek Peak Mountain Resort has opened their facility to our organization so please get out there for an adventure, hike, or just relax. Most of all, we hope you enjoy the conference and have a great time! Your Organizing Committee: Krysten Schuler, Nicholas Hollingshead, Jennifer Peaslee, Elizabeth Bunting, Niki Dean, and Robert Ossiboff 6 Wildlife Disease Association Conference Committee Members Krysten Schuler, Committee Chair Plenary Committee Elizabeth Bunting (Chair), Steven Osofsky, Denise McAloose, William Karesh, Justin Brown, Jarra Jagne, Melinda Rostal, Drew Harvell, Robin Radcliffe Program Committee Nicholas Hollingshead (Chair), Noha Abou-Madi, Craig Altier, Karyn Bischoff, Barb Bodenstein, Richard Chipman, Walter Cottrell, Heather Fenton, Maria Forzan, Rick Gerhold, Tom Gidlewski, Colin Gillin, Camille Harris, Anne Justice-Allen, Christine Krueder-Johnson, Anne Lichtenwalner, Jeff Lorch, Patrick Martin, Angela Maxted, Denise McAloose, Carol Meteyer, Debra Miller, David Needle, Joe Okoniewski, Bryan Richards, Melinda Rostal, Mark Ruder, Nina Schoch, Kelly Straka, Susan Wade, W. David Walter, Christopher Whipps, Peregrine Wolff, Scott Wright, and Michael Yabsley Student Awards Committee Justin Brown (Chair), Tiggy Grillo, Carlos Das Neves, Brant Schumaker, Jose Luiz Catao-Dias, Jennifer Siembieda, Sonia Hernandez, Terra Kelly, Becki Lawson, Ezequiel Hidalgo, Stacey Elmore Workshop Committee Nicole Dean (Co-chair) and Robert Ossiboff (Co-chair) Workshop Instructors Karyn Bischoff, Jay Boulanger, Elizabeth Buckles, Paul Curtis, André Dhondt, Bill Foster, Rod Getchell, Erin Goodrich, Justin Gansowski, Matt Hare, Ian Hewson, Nicholas Hollingshead, Scott Hygnstrom, Heather Matilla, Linda Mittel, Amy Quinn, Robin W. Radcliffe, Anna Savage, Isabelle Schweitzer, Peter Schweitzer, Thomas Seeley, Belinda Thompson, Melissa Walker, Rebecca Williams, Sheng Zhang Auction Committee Jennifer Peaslee (Chair), Patrick Martin, Dave Jessup, Laurie Baeten, Tonie Rocke, Richalice Melendez Rivera, Linda Homer Student Organizers Melissa King-Smith, Will Fugina, Lisa Jones, Michelle Verant Conference logo design by Skylar Sylvester, Cornell DVM Class of 2018 65th Annual International Conference 7 WDA Officers Marcela Uhart, President Debra Miller, Vice President Casilla de Correo Argentino Nro 19 Center for Wildlife Health (9120) Puerto Madryn University of Tennessee Chubut, Argentina 2431 Joe Johnson Drive +54-9280-4696332 Knoxville, TN 37996 [email protected] 865-974-7948 [email protected] Laurie Baeten, Treasurer Carlos das Neves, Secretary 129 N. Frey Avenue Norwegian Veterinary Institute Fort Collins, CO 80521 Ullevålsveien 68 (970) 631-3234 Post Box 750 Sentrum OSLO, N-0106 [email protected] Norway 4796231702 carlos. [email protected] 8 Wildlife Disease Association Plenary Speakers Craig is the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative, a network built from 6 regional center and the BC Animal Health Centre. It se program. Craig is a veterinarian with graduate training in epidemiology. He is a population health specialist who has focused much of his academic work on developing strategies to anticipate and be prepared for environmental surprises such as emerging diseases. His focus on translating knowledge into change at the human-environment-animal interface has lead him to explore how to adapt concepts and practices from health promotion and public health to more Craig Stephen challenging wildlife and environmental issues. Craig is a Professor at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and a Clinical Professor in the School of Executive Director Canadian Wildlife Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia. Health Cooperative As professor of Virology in Rotterdam and Utrecht, The Netherlands, and in Hannover, Germany, Ab Osterhaus has a long track record as scientific researcher and PI of numerous major scientific projects. At Erasmus MC he ran the >40 persons virology diagnostic lab and the > 100 persons virology research bringing together world leading scientists in molecular virology, immunology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and intervention studies on human and animal virus infections. After having handed over the chairmanship of the Erasmus MC Viroscience lab in 2014, he is currently establishing new One Health Institutes in Utrecht and Hannover. Major performances include the discovery of more than 50 new viruses of humans and animals (e.g. human metapneumovirus, human Ab Osterhaus coronaviruses, influenza viruses), elucidation of the pathogenesis of major Professor of Virology human and animal virus infections, and development of novel intervention University of Veterinary strategies. This has enabled health authorities like WHO, to effectively combat Medicine Hannover disease outbreaks like SARS and avian influenza. The spin-off, Viroclinics Biosciences BV, is another societally relevant success, allowing effective testing and refining of diagnostic tools and other intervention strategies. Ab Osterhaus firmly believes scientists have a role to play in translating their knowledge for the benefit and protection of society. 65th Annual International Conference 9 Richard Kock has been a wildlife veterinary scientist since 1980 and has focused on the nexus between agriculture and the environment. Through 2010, he worked with the Zoological Society, London, and since 2011 has served as a Professor at the Royal Veterinary College. Seconded to Kenya Government and African Union, 1990-2006, he advised on and researched diseases at the livestock-wildlife disease interface. In 2001, he identified the last outbreak of rinderpest globally and was awarded the FAO medal in recognition of his work. From 2006-2010, he was working on agriculture-wildlife interface and conservation in rangelands. Currently, Richard is principle investigator, working Richard Kock on antelope die-offs in Kazakhstan and global PPR Virus emergence in wildlife. Professor of Wildlife Health He oversees doctoral students working on bovine tuberculosis, brucellosis, and Emerging Diseases reintroduction and PPR, and supports a zoonoses project in Tanzania, as well as a Royal Veterinary College, project on control of Newcastle Disease in village poultry as a core element to University of London improving childhood nutrition in Africa. He is also an educator, directing a Dr. Kock is serving as the Al Franzmann Memorial Lecturer at the conference. For more information about Dr. Franzmann and his contributions to the field of wildlife health, please visit the website of the American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians. Heather Mattila completed her Ph.D. at the University of Guelph (Canada), where her research focused on the effects of nutritional stress on colony health and productivity. During a postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University, her research shifted to an examination
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