Diagnostics WRTC

About WRTC and Services

The Wildlife Research and Training Centre (WRTC), Gorewada, is a premier facility dedicated to wildlife conservation. It plays a crucial role in protecting biodiversity by offering vital support in wildlife forensics and diagnostics. WRTC assists in wildlife crime investigations and disease diagnostics to ensure effective conservation efforts.

Key Services

Wildlife Forensics: Species, sex, and individual identification via DNA profiling.
Wildlife Diagnostics: Detection of viral, bacterial, parasitic, protozoal, rickettsial, and fungal pathogens.

Felids (Tigers, Leopards, Lions, etc.)

Pathogen Type	Common Diseases
Viral	Canine distemper virus (CDV), Feline panleukopenia, Rabies, Feline herpesvirus
Bacterial	Tuberculosis, Salmonellosis, Leptospirosis
Parasitic	Toxoplasmosis, Babesiosis, Helminthiasis, Haemobartonellosis
Protozoal	Trypanosomiasis, Cystoisosporiasis
Fungal	Dermatophytosis (Ringworm), Aspergillosis
Rickettsial	Ehrlichiosis (tick-borne, rare in felids)

Canids (Foxes, Wolves, Jackals, Wild Dogs)

Pathogen Type	Common Diseases
Viral	Rabies, Canine distemper, Canine parvovirus, Hepatitis
Bacterial	Leptospirosis, Brucellosis, Salmonellosis
Parasitic	Mange, Babesiosis, Helminthiasis
Protozoal	Cystoisosporiasis, Toxoplasmosis
Fungal	Dermatophytosis, Candidiasis
Rickettsial	Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis

Herbivores (Deer, Antelope, Elephants, Gaur)

Pathogen Type	Common Diseases
Viral	Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), Bluetongue, Lumpy skin disease (LSD)
Bacterial	Anthrax, Hemorrhagic septicemia, Pasteurellosis, Tuberculosis
Parasitic	Fascioliasis, Paramphistomiasis, Strongylosis, Haemonchosis
Protozoal	Theileriosis, Trypanosomiasis, Coccidiosis
Fungal	Aspergillosis, Mycoses
Rickettsial	Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis

Birds (Peafowl, Raptors, Waterfowl, Parakeets, etc.)

Pathogen Type	Common Diseases
Viral	Newcastle disease (ND), Infectious bronchitis
Bacterial	Salmonellosis, Colibacillosis, Mycoplasmosis, Fowl cholera
Parasitic	Ascaridiosis, Syngamus trachea, Lice and mites infestation
Protozoal	Coccidiosis, Trichomoniasis, Histomoniasis
Fungal	Aspergillosis, Candidiasis
Rickettsial	Chlamydiosis (Psittacosis)