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Other Useful Links
This section of the site presents useful contacts and links with organisations that may be able to assist with information or help with problem solving in wildlife management. The AWHN also maintains a database of individuals with expertise in most areas of wildlife health work in Australia. Access to this list is available to subscribers only, however if you need help tracking down sources of information or organisations that can help you, contact us at awhn@zoo.nsw.gov.au.
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Is the national centre of excellence in disease diagnosis, research and policy advice in animal health for Australia. It specialises in quick diagnosis of exotic and emerging animal diseases and has the capacity to develop new diagnostic tests, vaccines and treatments for endemic animal diseases. It also has world-class animal facilities at all levels of biosecurity. Wildlife disease interests include SARS, Nipah, WNV, AIV and Chytrid. (Type AAHL in "Search" top LHS of their home page.)
http://www.csiro.au
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This site provides high quality information on diseases of amphibians with a focus on diseases of significance in wild Australian populations. Much of the information deals with the diseases, particularly chytridiomycosis, associated with amphibian declines. It also maintains an overview of the English literature on amphibian diseases relevant to Australia.
http://www.jcu.edu.au/school/phtm/PHTM/frogs/ampdis.htm
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AHA is an organisation dedicated to advancing issues of collective interest to stakeholders associated with the health of livestock in Australia. One of the core areas of activity is the Animal Disease Surveillance Program which provides a nationally integrated, innovative surveillance system to underpin trade. The National Animal Health Information System (NAHIS) is a key component of the program and provides timely and accurate summary information on Australia’s animal health status.
http://www.aahc.com.au
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Produce video training programs that aim to show best practice capture, handling and restraint techniques for wildlife professionals working in captive or research environments. This information is a useful reference either for training new staff such as veterinarians, vet nurses, zoo-keeper’s or conservation staff or if working in a field research environment, where capture, trapping, zoonotic disease and data collection are the focus. An Australian company, with a focus on Australian animals.
http://www.animalsonfilm.com/
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Australia's National Strategic Plan for Aquatic Animal Health
http://www.daff.gov.au/aquaplan
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Australia's Aquatic Veterinary Emergency Plan
http://www.daff.gov.au/aquavetplan
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Parasites cause serious diseases in humans and animals in Australia and around the world, with social and economic repercussions for healthcare, primary industries and wildlife conservation. This Network focuses and coordinates Australia's world class fundamental, strategic and applied parasitology research, improving Australia's capacity for keeping its stock, crops, wildlife and people disease-free. A number of wildlife projects are underway (including work with Echinococcus and Surra).
http://www.parasite.org.au/arcnet
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The Australasian Pest Bird Network (pest.birds@dpi.nsw.gov.au) was developed to encourage discussion on pest birds, keep up-to-date with current research and provide an avenue for requesting information. It provides a useful means of communicating issues on pest birds between wildlife managers, scientists, ornithologists, university students, industry representatives and primary producers.
http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/pe-vp/aust-pest-bird-network.htm
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The peak zoo and aquarium organisation in the Australasian region. Membership includes the major zoos and aquariums in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific Islands. It administers Australasia's species management program, wildlife conservation fund, and many specialist groups focussed on various aspects of captive animal management. Its mission is: To harness the collective resources of zoos and aquariums to help conserve biodiversity in the natural environment.
http://www.arazpa.org.au
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Formed in 1981 as a special interest group of Birds Australia. The group is a non-government organisation dedicated to studying waders (otherwise known as shorebirds) throughout the East-Asian Australasian Flyway. There are about 330 members, of which 90 are from Asia. Useful site if you are interested in migratory bird movements in Australia.
http://www.tasweb.com.au/awsg/
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