Its purpose is to apply the veterinary medical sciences to wildlife conservation and management in Canada.

Serves as a regional center for information exchange and research on all aspects of the biology and management of the American bison. Based at Montana State University at Bozeman.

Mission to acquire, disseminate and apply knowledge of the health and welfare of wild and feral animals in relation to their biology, conservation and interaction with humans and domestic animals, with an emphasis on the Netherlands.

Providing high quality wildlife disease expertise to State and Federal Agencies responsible for wildlife and domestic livestock resources.

Conducts investigations and research on diseases of captive and free-ranging fish and wildlife. It also performs tests and analyses of biological samples for law enforcement cases.