A Busy Season for CWHC-Atlantic
This has been a very busy summer for the Atlantic CWHC crew. Early in June this year, we were alerted…
Trichomonosis Incidents in Atlantic Canadian Birds
Recent reports from Atlantic Canada suggest there are numerous potential incidents of trichomonosis causing disease and death of birds. Trichomonosis…
Scientists’ Bird Feeding Tips Help Dry up Parasite’s Threat
Backyard bird watchers in Atlantic Canada have a CWHC research team to thank for practical tips on saving their feathered…
CWHC-Atlantic Performs Blue Whale Necropsy
A Blue Whale was found dead, afloat near Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland on March 17, 2017. On May 2nd, it washed ashore…
Introducing Dr. Laura Bourque – Wildlife Pathologist CWHC Atlantic
CWHC Atlantic would like to introduce wildlife pathologist Dr. Laura Bourque! Laura recently joined the Atlantic Veterinary College at the…
Oh Deer! Wildlife Conservation Students get their Hands Dirty During CWHC Atlantic’s Annual Necropsy Course
On February 28, 2017, CWHC Atlantic hosted its annual white-tailed deer necropsy wet lab, for students enrolled in the Wildlife…
Dolphin strandings in Québec & Atlantic Canada this fall
Unusual occurrences of white-sided dolphin strandings during the two first week of October Several stranding events involving white-sided dolphins were…
Building Northern capacity to monitor wildlife health aims to protect seal, caribou and narwhal resources.
The Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) is partnering with the University of Calgary and the University of Prince Edward Island…
Rare Sowerby’s Beaked Whale washes up in New Brunswick
On June 13, 2016, the carcass of an adult male Sowerby’s beaked whale (Mesoplodon bidens) had been found in the…
CWHC Annual Workshop: An Atlantic and Canadian Perspective on Wildlife Health
Save the date! The CWHC Annual Workshop: An Atlantic and Canadian Perspective on Wildlife Health will be taking place at…