Fish & Wildlife Health
DNR uses a One Health approach to fish and wildlife health, which recognizes the interconnection between the health of wildlife, humans and domestic animals, and the ecosystems they share. The Fish & Wildlife Health team seeks to understand these relationships using innovative research approaches, interagency collaboration, and proactive management to achieve a sustainable future for the health of all species in Indiana.
Avian Influenza
Avian influenza is a viral disease that affects both domestic and wild birds.
Chronic Wasting Disease
Chronic wasting disease is a fatal neurological disease that occurs in deer.
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD)
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease is a naturally occurring disease in deer that is transmitted by biting midges.