OvCWD: An agent‐based modeling framework for informing chronic wasting disease management in white‐tailed deer populations

Abstract

Wildlife disease management is vital but challenging due to complex host population dynamics. We have developed a novel modeling tool that can help managers better understand complex disease dynamics & thereby implement effective control strategies to mitigate the threats posed by wildlife diseases like chronic wasting disease (CWD).

Aniruddha Belsare

Assistant Professor of Disease Ecology

My research interests include wildlife disease ecology, disease modeling and wildlife medicine.