Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Overview
The Journal of Wildlife Diseases is a peer-reviewed scientific publication dedicated to the study and understanding of diseases affecting wildlife populations. It provides a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their findings, advancements, and insights into the epidemiology, pathology, and management of wildlife diseases. This journal plays a crucial role in promoting the conservation and health of diverse animal species and their ecosystems.
Details
Details
Abbr.
J Wildl Dis
Start
1970
End
Continuing
Frequency
Quarterly
p-ISSN
0090-3558
e-ISSN
1943-3700
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialty
Veterinary Medicine
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 4440
79
SJR / Ranks: 10442
395
CiteScore / Ranks: 8993
2.80
JIF / Ranks: 6403
1.3
Recent Articles
1.
Klostermann T, Moller Palau-Ribes F, Lierz M
J Wildl Dis
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40079056
Little is known about the significance of mycoplasmas in different free-ranging bird species. One hypothesis is that the prevalence of mycoplasmas and the influence of vocalization on reproduction are evolutionarily...
2.
Johnson M, Malmberg J, Kurz J, Jennings-Gaines J, Allen S
J Wildl Dis
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40068808
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal transmissible spongiform encephalopathy affecting cervids. Transmission occurs through oral and nasal mucosal exposure to infectious prions (PrPCWD), causing cellular prion proteins (PrPC) to...
3.
Burg-Personnaz J, Kuhn J, Van der Vekens E, Marti I, Geissbuhler U, Peters L, et al.
J Wildl Dis
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40064197
Osteochondrosis is a common disease that has been described in several farm and pet species as well as in some wildlife species, including captive roan antelope (Hippotragus equinus), a giraffe...
4.
Hernandez-Reyes A, De Buck J, Davies J, Eshraghisamani R, Martins L, Orsel K
J Wildl Dis
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40048567
Cattle diseases are considered a major threat to wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) conservation. Johne's disease (JD) is a chronic infectious enteritis caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (Map), that...
5.
Gourlay P, Lefrere C, Botman J, Rakotoharisoa D, Brisseau N, Lehebel A, et al.
J Wildl Dis
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40048566
The European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is commonly observed in France, residing near human facilities, and is the most frequently treated mammal species in wildlife rehabilitation centers. Consequently, contacts with humans...
6.
Ready Z, Adamovicz L, Daleo M, Simmons A, Glowacki G, Graser W, et al.
J Wildl Dis
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40048565
Sulawesi tortoise adenovirus (STADV) has been implicated in a mortality event involving three endangered species of tortoises and detected in free-living painted turtles (Chrysemys picta); however, the epidemiology of this...
7.
Ready Z, Adamovicz L, Wellehan J, Daleo M, Simmons A, Glowacki G, et al.
J Wildl Dis
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40040353
Morbidity and mortality associated with adenoviruses (AdVs) have been reported in multiple taxa, including chelonians. Adenoviruses of a distinct testudinoid origin have been detected in both managed and free-ranging turtles...
8.
Winter S, Wild M, Lantz E, Hilson C, Watson K, Yamauchi J, et al.
J Wildl Dis
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40026067
Trace minerals serve vital roles in physiologic functions of animals. In ungulates, trace minerals, including copper (Cu), selenium (Se), and zinc (Zn), are essential for immune function, as well as...
9.
Drew M, Struthers J
J Wildl Dis
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39987945
Capture and handling of wildlife is essential to answering pertinent questions about ecology and biology. It is important to refine methods to increase animal welfare and safety. Gray wolves (Canis...
10.
Kwon S, Choi J, Seo M, Kim B, Jeon Y, Jung I, et al.
J Wildl Dis
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39957208
From 2017 to 2023, 196 dead Korean water deer (Hydropotes inermis argyropus), a common wildlife species in Republic of Korea, were necropsied. In one deer, bovine tuberculosis infection was confirmed...