Center veterinary staff did a complete medical evaluation of the alligator, including radiographs and blood tests, and found that it was in good shape.  The alligator, reportedly seven years old, weighs just under eight pounds — small for its age.

The alligator has been housed in a variety of pens in the Center’s reptile room.  It has been fed herrings.

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has arranged for this alligator to be transferred to the Luray Zoo and Reptile Center — a rescue facility that specializes in providing a home for unwanted, abused and confiscated exotic animals. 

For additional information about including the Wildlife Center in your estate plans, please contact Randy Huwa at 540.942.9453 or rhuwa@wildlifecenter.org. All inquires will be treated in strict confidence.

WCV Wildlife Formulary 5-4-09

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1) Virginia Wildlife Laws and Regulations

This presentation provides a summary of Virginia’s laws regarding wildlife and also provides an overview of the different types of permits needed to work with wildlife.  Information on how to report wildlife crimes is also included.

Wildlife Laws and Regulations

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2) Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits

In Virginia, a permit is required to legally rehabilitate wildlife.  This talk offers an overview of the different permit categories that our state agency issues and also discusses the steps required to obtain a permit.  The wildlife rehabilitator’s code of ethics is included, as well as resources to learn more about specific permit conditions.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Permits

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1) Wildlife Zoonoses

Working with wildlife does run a risk of being exposed to a zoonotic disease.  That risk can be minimized by being familiar with which common zoonoses are present in Virginia and how to recognize the clinical signs in different wild animals.  This presentation is a great review of wildlife zoonoses for all vets.

Wildlife Zoonoses

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2) Emerging Infectioius Disease

In the past 30 years, there has been an apparent rise in the number of emerging infectious diseases of wildlife. This presentation discusses the major reasons for this rise and summarizes a 2001 paper that quantifies this rise for emerging diseases in North America. After reviewing this presentation, the viewer will have a better understanding of the multiple factors associated with disease outbreaks in wildlife populations.

Emerging Infectious Disease

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1) Mammals – common medical problems

So many infectious diseases!  This presentation discusses some of the more common diseases found in Virginia mammals from squirrel pox to white-nose syndrome, which is devastating hibernating bat populations and has recently been found in Virginia.  Other common problems are also discussed such as metabolic bone disease and spinal trauma.

Mammals – Common Medical Problems

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2) Chronic Wasting Disease

Now that CWD has been identified in Virginia along the border with West Virginia, it’s important for all veterinarians to be familiar with this transmissible spongiform encephalopathy affecting cervid populations.  This talk is a great review of the disease so that you can  recognize the progressive debilitating clinical signs in deer. 

Coming Soon!

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1) Raptor Emaciation Management and Nutrition

Debilitated and emaciated raptors commonly present to veterinary hospitals either from injury or often as a young bird with poor hunting skills.  These birds are difficult to treat and require a thorough understanding of raptor nutritional needs, particularly during the initial triage period.  This presentation is a detailed evaluation of those needs and will help guide you with providing proper nutrition for  these critical patients.

Raptor Emaciation Management and Nutrition

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2) Eye Think I Can

Avian eyes are very different from mammals.  Traumatic ocular lesions are common in birds, particularly owls and other raptors.  This presentation provides a great review of avian ocular anatomy, how to perform a thorough ophthalmic exam and provides many photos of retinal lesions.

Coming Soon!

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3) Avian Toxicology

Birds frequently get into toxins; from lead gunshot to countless pesticides.  This presentation reviews the most common and serious toxins for birds, including diagnosis and treatment.

Avian Toxicology

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4) Avian Orthopedics

Avian bones have a different composition and method of healing compared to mammalian bones. These differences influence the strategies from surgical repair and therefore the prognosis for a successful return to the wild. This presentation outlines the basic differences between avian and mammalian orthopedics and suggests surgical options for a variety of common avian fractures.

Coming Soon!

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5) Avian Cardiology

Although the avian heart is similar in many ways to mammals, there are several significant differences that are important to understand when dealing with avian patients.  This is particularly true for proper monitoring during anesthetic procedures.  This presentation provides a comprehensive view of the latest information concerning avian cardiology.

Avian Cardiology

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6) An Overview of Raptor Rehabilitation

This lecture will review the general principles of raptor rehabilitation and will focus on the medical and supportive treatment of injured patients. This 2 hour interactive session, will review basic principles and explore more advanced techniques for the experienced rehabber. Topics will include handling, stress responses, supportive care and nutrition, coping, bumble foot, infectious disease, toxin treatment, wound care and fracture management.

An Overview of Raptor Rehabilitation

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