Wildlife Diseases in Massachusetts

What You Should Know

 MassWildlife works to protect the public & wildlife by:

• Monitoring outbreaks of wildlife disease
• Sharing information with humane and animal health authorities
• Prohibiting the importation or relocation of wildlife
• Prohibiting possession of wildlife as pets
• Regulating wildlife populations through harvest of animals by licensed hunters and trappers
• Increasing public awareness of wildlife through education

Rabies In Massachusetts--Information about rabies and what you can do to protect you and your family.

Raccoon Roundworm--Information on this parasite and how to prevent infection.

West Nile Virus --A fact sheet from the Mass. Department of Public Health on this disease which affects birds. Includes information on reporting possible cases.

Lyme Disease -- A fact sheet from the Mass. Department of Publich Health describing the disease and how to protect your self against it.

Chronic Wasting Disease--Learn more about this disease that is moving across the country and what MassWildlife is doing to prevent this disease from spreading to deer in this state.

Avian Influenza -- A summary of actions being taken by MassWildlife as part of a nationwide surveillance program. Reporting guidlines, FAQ sheet and links to other agencies are also included.

Other agencies with information on animals and wildlife disease are the Mass. Department of Public Health and the Mass. Department of Agricultural Resources

If you have a wildlife nuisance situation at your home, or business... Check out this MassWildlife link for suggestions on how to deal with the situation on your own and a list of licensed agents who, for a fee, can also assist you.

Questions? Comments? Email us at: Mass.Wildlife@state.ma.us

Date Last Updated: June 23, 2006

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