Lyme disease hits close to home
The very existence of ticks provokes some difficult questions for those with a creationist world view. Why, for instance, do…
Ranavirus discovered in Ontario turtles
Ontario’s turtles are remarkably long-lived – some species can live for over a century, and individuals are usually quite resistant…
Echinococcus multilocularis in Ontario Website
“Echinococcus multilocularis in Ontario” is a new website developed by University of Guelph’s PhD candidate Jonathon Kotwa to inform and…
Summary of CWHC Ontario/Nunavut’s 2017 West Nile Virus Surveillance
As of November 24, the CWHC Ontario/Nunavut Region has tested 70 birds for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV)…
First case of lymphoproliferative viral disease in a wild turkey in the province of Québec
A female wild turkey was observed exhibiting signs of illness last May in Shawville, Québec (Outaouais Region). The bird spent…
Premier cas de maladie lymphoproliférative virale chez un dindon sauvage au Québec
Un dindon sauvage femelle malade a été observé en mai dernier à Shawville, dans la région de l’Outaouais. L’oiseau a…
A study of the raccoon roundworm in Ontario. It’s a trap!
Research is currently underway at the University of Guelph to investigate the raccoon intestinal parasite Baylisascaris procyonis. A component of…
Fatal deer disease reaches Ontario for the first time
A highly fatal disease of deer has been detected in Ontario. Two white-tailed deer from London, Ontario were submitted to…
One graduate student’s wild goose chase
It all started with an email to a former professor of mine at the University of Guelph. Fast-forward to one…
Ontario Hunting Season and Wildlife Health Surveillance
We want to hear from YOU! Wildlife health affects us all. In Canada, wildlife contribute to income and social status,…