Although the same basic methods can be used to diagnose andmanage diseases in both domestic animals and wildlife, wildlifemanagers face difficulties that are relatively unknown to thosemanaging diseases in livestock. Some of these challenges are inherent inthe free-range nature of wild animals, while others are caused by a lackof knowledge and/or tools to effectively manage diseases of concern.These problems are compounded by varying perceptions of ownershipand management jurisdiction. Public involvement is another potentialfactor, since wild animals capture the interest of diverse constituencies,including some advocacy groups who have little concern for the health ofdomestic animals.
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