Parasites and Diseases
Wildlife Veterinarians

The department's wildlife capture veterinarian ensures that the appropriate standards of humane care are provided for the live capture and studies of wildlife; he or she provides training for staff, works to improve capture techniques especially anesthesia and serves as the attending veterinarian on the DWC Animal Care and Use Committee.

For more information on the DWC Animal Care and Use Committee, contact dfg.dwc.iacuc@alaska.gov; for Wildlife Capture Veterinarian, contact annette.roug@alaska.gov.

For wildlife health or disease questions, contact the wildlife health veterinarian dfg.dwc.vet@alaska.gov or 907-459-7257.