The Animal Health Unit at Environment Yukon has added a new member to their team, Dr. … New Wildlife Vet in the YukonRead more
Month: August 2012
Issues arise between residents and the number of black bears this year in Glovertown, Newfoundland
The closure of a local dump north of Terra Nova National Park in Newfoundland has coincided … Issues arise between residents and the number of black bears this year in Glovertown, NewfoundlandRead more
Summer student experience at the CCWHC
Now entering his third year at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Tony Redford has learned … Summer student experience at the CCWHCRead more
WNV in Canada
August and early September generally is the time when people are at most risk of becoming … WNV in CanadaRead more
Fish Die-off at Buffalo Pound Lake, Saskatchewan
On June 8th, 2012, the Western and Northern regional office of the Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health … Fish Die-off at Buffalo Pound Lake, SaskatchewanRead more
Epidemic disease in Double-crested Cormorants in Saskatchewan
An outbreak of a virus infection of the brain and spinal cord (encephalitis and myelitis) occurred … Epidemic disease in Double-crested Cormorants in SaskatchewanRead more
Biologists track Q-fever in Algonquin Park, Ontario
A bacterium known to cause ‘Q-Fever’ in humans and animals was detected in a high percentage … Biologists track Q-fever in Algonquin Park, OntarioRead more
Food conditioned wolf shot in Kananaskis Country, Alberta
Park officials in Kananaskis Country, Alberta were required to euthanize a grey wolf as it had … Food conditioned wolf shot in Kananaskis Country, AlbertaRead more
Occurrence of a parasite in urban coyotes in Alberta with potential public health concerns
Echinococcus multilocularis, a parasitic tapeworm that is the causative agent of Human Alveolar Echinococcosis (HAE), a … Occurrence of a parasite in urban coyotes in Alberta with potential public health concernsRead more
Disease outbreak in Banks Island muskox
An outbreak of erysipelas has killed at least 100 muskox on N.W.T.’s Banks Island. Wildlife officials … Disease outbreak in Banks Island muskoxRead more