2 simple ways to prevent the spread of rabies
September 28th is World Rabies Day 2016 marks the 10th annual World Rabies Day, declared by The Global Alliance for…
Discovery of Whirling Disease in Canada
Brook trout in Banff National Park first case of whirling disease in Canada In August 2016, Parks Canada employees noted…
Parasite infects Atlantic finches
Trichomonosis diagnosed in PEI and New Brunswick, to be confirmed in Newfoundland During the summer of 2016, the CWHC Atlantic…
Hunters contribute to wildlife health surveillance
This hunting season, the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative is asking hunters to report unusual observations and submit samples. The CWHC…
Alveolar Hydatid Disease in a Chipmunk
Echinococcus multilocularis is a small (3-5 mm) tapeworm found in the intestinal tract of infected canines, including foxes, coyotes and…
CWHC in Europe
Promoting Wildlife Health Intelligence Technology on the International Stage Patrick Zimmer (CWHC Chief Operating Officer) and I recently traveled to…
Fungal diseases: an emerging threat to wildlife health
Over the last decade, emerging fungal diseases have become a serious concern for wildlife internationally. Chytrid fungus has caused population…
Revolutionizing Avian Influenza Surveillance
CWHC BC is developing the next cornerstone of AI virus surveillance Avian Influenza (AI) is a viral disease that can…