WDA 73rd Annual International Conference — These Are Our People
At the end of July, I had the pleasure of attending my first-ever Wildlife Disease Association (WDA) conference. Although I’ve…
A “Meal Deal” for Baby Birds – Is Human Junk Food Contributing to Malnutrition in Corvid Fledglings?
During spring and summer, one can spot magpie or crow fledglings hopping around with their parents in green spaces like…
Early Detection of HPAI: Insights from British Columbia’s Environmental Surveillance Program
Environmental surveillance is a promising new strategy for monitoring highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) spread by migratory birds. In…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza – Devastating impact on wildlife in southern Ontario
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), particularly the H5N1 subtype, is having a devastating impact on wildlife in southern Ontario. While…
Avian Influenza causing alarming impact on wild birds and mammals
The ongoing outbreak of avian influenza in North America has featured a number of unusual developments. Historically, wild birds have…
Rabies in Northern Wildlife: Nunavut Caribou Tests Positive
On April 9th, a barren-ground caribou was discovered attacking equipment unprovoked in Coral Harbour, Nunavut. Based on the aggressive disposition…
An unusual (and fatal) prey for a beluga
As part of the monitoring program on the causes of mortality in the St. Lawrence beluga population, CWHC-Quebec received the…
Highlights from the 2025 CWHC Annual General Meeting
The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) convened in Saskatoon from June 3–5 for the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing…
Feeder-borne Diseases and Risk to Backyard Birds
Spring at the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) often means an uptick in songbird intake at our facility. The spring…
Snakes on the prairies – what a tail!
Snakes give many of us an “icky” feeling. But they are quite fascinating after you spend some time looking at…