What to Do About Wildlife

Live Webinar: Tuesday, October 22, Noon - 1 pm

Animal owners often call veterinary clinics with concerns about local wildlife and exotic animals, but in many cases, the veterinarian isn’t sure who to contact about these animals. This webinar will address common uncertainties, such as what falls under the jurisdiction of DATCP and DNR, how possible rabies cases change situations, and who to call when injured wildlife is brought to your doorstep. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how they can better help wildlife and educate their clients on wildlife interactions.

Speakers

Yvonne M Bellay, DVM, MS
Dr. Yvonne Bellay manages animal welfare programs for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection, where she is also an epidemiologist. She oversees the department's training and certification of local humane officers and its dog seller and rabies control programs. In addition, Dr. Bellay deals with zoonotic disease and public health issues, serving as the department's liaison with state and local public health departments. She also acts as a resource to local authorities in investigating and resolving local animal welfare complaints.

Jenna Fastner
Jenna Fastner is the Captive Wildlife Health Specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Jenna received her B.S. in Forest and Wildlife Ecology and Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2017. After a wildlife rehabilitation internship with the Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center, she began working for the WDNR in 2019. During her time at the WDNR, Jenna has worked in customer service, habitat management, and Chronic Wasting Disease sampling efforts. She currently administers the wildlife rehabilitation program and assists with captive wildlife inquiries, including illegally-possessed wildlife cases.

Lindsey Long, DVM, DACVPM
Dr. Lindsey Long is the wildlife veterinarian for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, where she’s responsible for training and reviewing handling protocols for wildlife management and research actions. In addition, Dr. Long’s position resides in the Wildlife Health Section which collaboratively manages morbidity/mortality investigations, wildlife disease response, regulatory review, and wildlife rehabilitation. She earned her DVM from Ohio State University in 2003 and is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine.