disease management in wildlife

Disease management in wildlife involves strategies to monitor, control, and reduce diseases that affect wild animals and ecosystems. It includes activities like surveillance to detect outbreaks, habitat management to minimize disease spread, and sometimes vaccination or treatment programs. The goal is to protect animal health, preserve biodiversity, and prevent diseases from spreading to humans or livestock. Effective disease management requires collaboration among wildlife professionals, veterinarians, and conservationists, using science-based approaches to balance wildlife health with environmental integrity.