Introducing Dr. Dale Jefferson – Data and Communications Officer, CWHC National Office
The National Office of the CWHC would like to introduce Dr. Dale Jefferson as the new Data and Communications Officer.…
Canada well represented at North American Symposium for Bat Research
From October 12 to 15, hundreds of North American bat researchers came together in San Antonio, Texas, to present their…
Bat Monday – October 24, 2016
Welcome to Bat Monday! Did you know that the CWHC’s Jordi Segers sends out a fantastic list of bat-related links…
2 simple ways to prevent the spread of rabies
September 28th is World Rabies Day 2016 marks the 10th annual World Rabies Day, declared by The Global Alliance for…
Hunters contribute to wildlife health surveillance
This hunting season, the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative is asking hunters to report unusual observations and submit samples. The CWHC…
Fungal diseases: an emerging threat to wildlife health
Over the last decade, emerging fungal diseases have become a serious concern for wildlife internationally. Chytrid fungus has caused population…
Bat Week Day 3: Bat contributions to science
Bats are important to us in so many ways. In addition to their critical ecological role as pollinators and insectivores,…
Welcome to Bat Week
White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a devastating fungal disease that has killed over 6 million bats in Eastern North America since…
Canada’s Wild Bird Survey for Avian Influenza is Underway
The 11th annual Wild Bird Influenza Survey has been launched. Conducted by the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC), in partnership…
CWHC 2014/15 Annual Report
For many Canadians, healthy fish and wildlife define the very essence of our country. Healthy wildlife are important to our…