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Jennifer Chipault

Jennifer Chipault is a Disease Data Specialist at the National Wildlife Health Center.

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Environmental conditions synchronize waterbird mortality events in the Great Lakes

Since the 1960s, periodic outbreaks of avian botulism type E have contributed to large-scale die-offs of thousands of waterbirds throughout the Great Lakes of the United States. In recent years, these events have become more common and widespread. Occurring during the summer and autumn months, the prevalence of these die-offs varies across years and is often associated with years of warmer lake te
Authors
Karine Prince, Jennifer G. Chipault, C. LeAnn White, Benjamin Zuckerberg
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

Quarterly wildlife mortality report January 2016 to March 2016

No abstract available
Authors
Anne E. Ballmann, Barbara L. Bodenstein, Robert J. Dusek, Daniel R. Grear, Jennifer Chipault
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

Gut content analysis of Lake Michigan waterbirds in years with avian botulism type E mortality, 2010–2012

Waterbird die-offs caused by Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin type E (BoNT/E) have occurred sporadically in the Great Lakes since the late 1960s, with a recent pulse starting in the late 1990s. In recent die-offs, round gobies (Neogobius melanostomus) have been implicated as vectors for the transfer of BoNT/E to fish-eating birds due to the round goby invasion history and their importance as prey.
Authors
David A. Essian, Jennifer G. Chipault, Brenda M. Lafrancois, Jill B.K. Leonard
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

USGS National Wildlife Health Center quarterly wildlife mortality report July 2015 to September 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
Anne Ballmann, Barbara L. Bodenstein, Robert J. Dusek, Daniel A. Grear, Jennifer G. Chipault, Michelle Magagna
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

USGS National Wildlife Health Center quarterly wildlife mortality report April 2015 to June 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
Anne Ballmann, Barbara L. Bodenstein, Robert J. Dusek, Daniel A. Grear, Jennifer G. Chipault
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

USGS National Wildlife Health Center quarterly mortality report January 2015 to March 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
Anne Ballmann, Barbara L. Bodenstein, Robert J. Dusek, Daniel A. Grear, Jennifer G. Chipault
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

Avian botulism type E in waterbirds of Lake Michigan, 2010–2013

During 2010 to 2013, waterbird mortality surveillance programs used a shared protocol for shoreline walking surveys performed June to November at three areas in northern Lake Michigan. In 2010 and 2012, 1244 total carcasses (0.8 dead bird/km walked) and 2399 total carcasses (1.2 dead birds/km walked), respectively, were detected. Fewer carcasses were detected in 2011 (353 total carcasses, 0.2 dead
Authors
Jennifer G. Chipault, C. LeAnn White, David S. Blehert, Susan K. Jennings, Sean M. Strom
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

USGS National Wildlife Health Center quarterly mortality report

No abstract available.
Authors
Jennifer G. Chipault, Anne Ballmann, Barbara L. Bodenstein, Robert J. Dusek
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

USGS National Wildlife Health Center quarterly wildlife mortality report

No abstract available.
Authors
Anne E. Ballmann, Barbara L. Bodenstein, Robert J. Dusek, Jennifer G. Chipault
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

USGS National Wildlife Health Center quarterly mortality report

No abstract available.
Authors
Anne E. Ballmann, C. LeAnn White, Barbara L. Bodenstein, Jennifer L. Buckner
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

Fine-scale habitat use of reintroduced black-footed ferrets on prairie dog colonies in New Mexico

Black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) are among the most endangered animals in North America. Reintroductions of captive-born ferrets onto prairie dog (Cynomys spp.) colonies are crucial to the conservation of the species. In September 2007, captive-born ferrets were released on a black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) colony at the Vermejo Park Ranch, New Mexico. Ferret kits experiment
Authors
Jennifer G. Chipault, Dean E. Biggins, James K. Detling, Dustin H. Long, Robin M. Reich
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Fort Collins Science Center

Nighttime aboveground movements by prairie dogs on colonies inhabited by black-footed ferrets

We describe observations of black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) emerging aboveground at night, apparently in response to wild-born and captive-born black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) in South Dakota and New Mexico, respectively. We also discuss other similar observations accumulated on black-tailed prairie dog colonies as well as observations of white-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys
Authors
David A. Eads, Jennifer G. Chipault, Dean E. Biggins, Travis M. Livieri, Joshua J. Millspaugh
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Fort Collins Science Center
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Screenshot of WHISPers showing map of North America and search fields on left side column.

WHISPers

WHISPers, the Wildlife Health Information Sharing Partnership - event reporting system, is a web-based repository of basic information on current and historic wildlife mortality (death) and/or morbidity (illness) events reported by partners nationwide. It is also the portal to request diagnostic and epidemiologic services from the USGS National Wildlife Health Center.
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, National Wildlife Health Center
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WHISPers

WHISPers, the Wildlife Health Information Sharing Partnership - event reporting system, is a web-based repository of basic information on current and historic wildlife mortality (death) and/or morbidity (illness) events reported by partners nationwide. It is also the portal to request diagnostic and epidemiologic services from the USGS National Wildlife Health Center.
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Environmental conditions synchronize waterbird mortality events in the Great Lakes: Data

During 2010 to 2013, waterbird mortality surveillance programs used a shared protocol for shoreline walking surveys performed June to November at three areas in northern Lake Michigan. Timing (to day) and location (to transect) of carcass deposition and species affected were summarized. Using these observations, the broader goal of our study was to quantify the spatial synchrony of avian mortality
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, National Wildlife Health Center
No results found.

Science and Products

Environmental conditions synchronize waterbird mortality events in the Great Lakes

Since the 1960s, periodic outbreaks of avian botulism type E have contributed to large-scale die-offs of thousands of waterbirds throughout the Great Lakes of the United States. In recent years, these events have become more common and widespread. Occurring during the summer and autumn months, the prevalence of these die-offs varies across years and is often associated with years of warmer lake te
Authors
Karine Prince, Jennifer G. Chipault, C. LeAnn White, Benjamin Zuckerberg
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

Quarterly wildlife mortality report January 2016 to March 2016

No abstract available
Authors
Anne E. Ballmann, Barbara L. Bodenstein, Robert J. Dusek, Daniel R. Grear, Jennifer Chipault
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

Gut content analysis of Lake Michigan waterbirds in years with avian botulism type E mortality, 2010–2012

Waterbird die-offs caused by Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin type E (BoNT/E) have occurred sporadically in the Great Lakes since the late 1960s, with a recent pulse starting in the late 1990s. In recent die-offs, round gobies (Neogobius melanostomus) have been implicated as vectors for the transfer of BoNT/E to fish-eating birds due to the round goby invasion history and their importance as prey.
Authors
David A. Essian, Jennifer G. Chipault, Brenda M. Lafrancois, Jill B.K. Leonard
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

USGS National Wildlife Health Center quarterly wildlife mortality report July 2015 to September 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
Anne Ballmann, Barbara L. Bodenstein, Robert J. Dusek, Daniel A. Grear, Jennifer G. Chipault, Michelle Magagna
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

USGS National Wildlife Health Center quarterly wildlife mortality report April 2015 to June 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
Anne Ballmann, Barbara L. Bodenstein, Robert J. Dusek, Daniel A. Grear, Jennifer G. Chipault
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

USGS National Wildlife Health Center quarterly mortality report January 2015 to March 2015

No abstract available.
Authors
Anne Ballmann, Barbara L. Bodenstein, Robert J. Dusek, Daniel A. Grear, Jennifer G. Chipault
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

Avian botulism type E in waterbirds of Lake Michigan, 2010–2013

During 2010 to 2013, waterbird mortality surveillance programs used a shared protocol for shoreline walking surveys performed June to November at three areas in northern Lake Michigan. In 2010 and 2012, 1244 total carcasses (0.8 dead bird/km walked) and 2399 total carcasses (1.2 dead birds/km walked), respectively, were detected. Fewer carcasses were detected in 2011 (353 total carcasses, 0.2 dead
Authors
Jennifer G. Chipault, C. LeAnn White, David S. Blehert, Susan K. Jennings, Sean M. Strom
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

USGS National Wildlife Health Center quarterly mortality report

No abstract available.
Authors
Jennifer G. Chipault, Anne Ballmann, Barbara L. Bodenstein, Robert J. Dusek
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

USGS National Wildlife Health Center quarterly wildlife mortality report

No abstract available.
Authors
Anne E. Ballmann, Barbara L. Bodenstein, Robert J. Dusek, Jennifer G. Chipault
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

USGS National Wildlife Health Center quarterly mortality report

No abstract available.
Authors
Anne E. Ballmann, C. LeAnn White, Barbara L. Bodenstein, Jennifer L. Buckner
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, National Wildlife Health Center

Fine-scale habitat use of reintroduced black-footed ferrets on prairie dog colonies in New Mexico

Black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) are among the most endangered animals in North America. Reintroductions of captive-born ferrets onto prairie dog (Cynomys spp.) colonies are crucial to the conservation of the species. In September 2007, captive-born ferrets were released on a black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) colony at the Vermejo Park Ranch, New Mexico. Ferret kits experiment
Authors
Jennifer G. Chipault, Dean E. Biggins, James K. Detling, Dustin H. Long, Robin M. Reich
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Fort Collins Science Center

Nighttime aboveground movements by prairie dogs on colonies inhabited by black-footed ferrets

We describe observations of black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) emerging aboveground at night, apparently in response to wild-born and captive-born black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) in South Dakota and New Mexico, respectively. We also discuss other similar observations accumulated on black-tailed prairie dog colonies as well as observations of white-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys
Authors
David A. Eads, Jennifer G. Chipault, Dean E. Biggins, Travis M. Livieri, Joshua J. Millspaugh
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Fort Collins Science Center
link
Screenshot of WHISPers showing map of North America and search fields on left side column.

WHISPers

WHISPers, the Wildlife Health Information Sharing Partnership - event reporting system, is a web-based repository of basic information on current and historic wildlife mortality (death) and/or morbidity (illness) events reported by partners nationwide. It is also the portal to request diagnostic and epidemiologic services from the USGS National Wildlife Health Center.
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, National Wildlife Health Center
link

WHISPers

WHISPers, the Wildlife Health Information Sharing Partnership - event reporting system, is a web-based repository of basic information on current and historic wildlife mortality (death) and/or morbidity (illness) events reported by partners nationwide. It is also the portal to request diagnostic and epidemiologic services from the USGS National Wildlife Health Center.
Learn More

Environmental conditions synchronize waterbird mortality events in the Great Lakes: Data

During 2010 to 2013, waterbird mortality surveillance programs used a shared protocol for shoreline walking surveys performed June to November at three areas in northern Lake Michigan. Timing (to day) and location (to transect) of carcass deposition and species affected were summarized. Using these observations, the broader goal of our study was to quantify the spatial synchrony of avian mortality
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Biological Threats and Invasive Species Research Program, National Wildlife Health Center
No results found.