CWD Outreach and Surveillance in BC
British Columbia B.C. is in the fortunate position of being Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) free. However, the disease is spreading…
A Bighorn Sheep in Baaaaaaa-d Condition
Bighorn Acting Sheepish In early February 2017 a conservation officer in southeastern British Columbia came across an adult female bighorn…
On the Bighorns of a Dilemma: wild and domestic sheep in BC
Since early last century and maybe before, a correlation between the introduction of domestic sheep and declines in bighorn sheep…
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…
Revolutionizing Avian Influenza Surveillance
CWHC BC is developing the next cornerstone of AI virus surveillance Avian Influenza (AI) is a viral disease that can…
Why was 2015 a tough year for BC’s young black bears?
2015 appeared to be a difficult year for juvenile black bears in some parts of BC, particularly in the Lower…
Death by dinner…
Barred Owl vs. Rough-skinned Newt In April, three owls were found dead over a couple weeks on Protection Island, a…
British Columbia Responds to Threat of White-nose Syndrome
In March, a Little Brown Bat (Myotis lucifugus) found alive near Seattle, Washington was diagnosed with White Nose Syndrome (WNS),…
Introducing Dr. Eric Parent – Avian Pathologist, CWHC BC
The BC node of the CWHC would like to introduce Avian Pathologist, Dr. Eric Parent! Eric joined the Ministry of…
Introducing Dr. Hein Snyman – Veterinary Pathologist, CWHC BC
The BC node of the CWHC would like to introduce Veterinary Pathologist, Dr. Hein Snyman! Hein is a Veterinary Pathologist…