Snuffly porcupines in Nova Scotia: Emergence of skunk adenovirus in a new species.
The North American porcupine is a large rodent that is common across the continent and is best known for its…
Carbamate insecticide toxicity in a coyote in Ontario
In December 2018, a coyote was found having a generalized (grand mal) seizure in the middle of a residential neighbourhood…
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Do rat control programs work to reduce public health risks?
Rats! They are the source of a number of bacteria and viruses that can cause disease in people. In cities,…
Outbreak of toxoplasmosis in hunters related to consumption of white-tailed deer meat
The Direction de la vigie sanitaire du ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux of the province of Quebec…
Éclosion de toxoplasmose chez des chasseurs suite à la consommation de viande de cerfs de Virginie
La Direction de la vigie sanitaire du ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec vient de rapporter…
2019 B.C. CWD Surveillance and Response Plan
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is an international wildlife health issue. The disease, only seen in species of the deer family,…
2nd International Workshop on Beluga Whale Research & Conservation
Le centre régional du Québec était bien représenté au 2nd International Workshop on Beluga Whale Research & Conservation qui s’est…
2nd International Workshop on Beluga Whale Research & Conservation
The Quebec Regional Center was well represented at the 2nd International Workshop on Beluga Whale Research & Conservation held in…
Premier cas de maladie aléoutienne fatale documenté chez une mouffette rayée au Québec
En août dernier, une mouffette rayée (Mephitis mephitis) mâle adulte présentant un abattement sévère a été euthanasiée et soumise pour…
First case of fatal Aleutian disease documented in a striped skunk in Quebec
Last August, an adult male skunk (Mephitis mephitis) with severe lethargy was euthanized and submitted for analysis to CWHC-Quebec. The…