As residential areas are extended to meet housing and economic development needs, there is more frequent interaction between people, the natural environment, and non-domestic animals. For example, roaming deer as well as garbage invaders like raccoons, once an anomaly when sighted in suburban communities, are common occurrences. Consequential to increased animal- human interaction is an uptick in discussion of related diseases, such as Lyme disease, Rabies, and more recently, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (Three E). Wildlife management strategies and options for keeping both humans and animals healthy as they continue to interact will inform the audience.
Panelist Biographical Information
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- Melinda Wilkins, DVM, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor, One Health, Public Health, and Global Health Education, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Michigan State University
- Rebecca Malouin, PhD, MPH, MS, Director of Research, Institute for Global Health, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Michigan State University
- Adenike Shoyinka, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Ingham County Health Department
- Chad Stewart, Deer, Elk, and Moose Management Specialist and a Certified Wildlife Biologist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Kelly Straka, DVM, MPH, State Wildlife Veterinarian and Wildlife Health Section Supervisor for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Presentations
See Wilkins' Presentation (.pdf)
See Shoyinka's Presentation (.pdf)
See Stewart's Presentation (.pdf)
See Straka's Presentation (.pdf)
Video
Watch the November 6th, 2019 forum here
Photos
See the November 6th, 2019 forum
Additional Resources
Wilkins - Emerging Diseases
Wilkins - One Health
Malouin - Master of Science in Global Health
Shoyinka - Government Website on EEE
Stewart and Straka - DNR Chronic Wasting Disease