NWRC Research Scientists: Dr. Kurt C. VerCauteren

Last Modified: March 10, 2024

Dr. Kurt VerCauteren conducts research to create novel means of managing the diseases and damage of deer and elk to protect American agriculture. His current research involves addressing scientific questions that will lead to a better understanding of diseases of ungulates and to develop means to manage and control them. Many of his efforts are focused at the interface between free-ranging cervids and livestock.

Research Project

Reducing Feral Swine and Ungulate Impacts

This project aims to generate and disseminate applied ecological information related to developing tools to control feral swine damage and wildlife diseases that affect humans and livestock.

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A group of black swine stand in front of a forest

Publications

View Dr. Kurt C. VerCauteren's publications.

Education

  • Ph.D., University of Nebraska
  • M.S., University of Nebraska
  • B.S., University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Contact

Kurt VerCauteren

Project Leader

Email: kurt.c.vercauteren@usda.gov

Phone: 970-266-6093

Fax: 970-266-6089

National Wildlife Research Center

4101 LaPorte Ave. 1

Fort Collins, CO 8052

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