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,…
West Nile Virus is Here, But Don’t Let It Stop You
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Canada for 2017 The first positive case of West Nile virus in 2017 has been…
White-Nose Syndrome Moves Northwest
White-Nose Syndrome on the Move The latest confirmed case of White-nose Syndrome was submitted from the Red Lake, Ontario area.…
Crows in the Snow: A Wintery Tale of Reoviruses
“Winter is Coming, We Know What’s Coming With it.” -Jon Snow (Game of Thrones) On a sunny Saturday afternoon in…
Living with Wildlife
Windows are bad news birds! Did you know that in North America hundreds of millions of birds are killed each…