Boreal Caribou Health Research Program
In northeastern British Columbia, the boreal ecotype of woodland caribou is red-listed due to declines in numbers and distribution. Infectious…
Yersinia pseudotuberculosis septicemia in a striped skunk
In late January, 2015 the SPCA was called to remove an adult male skunk from a residential yard in Vancouver…
The hunt is on! The CWHC BC tries to find the source of the H5N2 avian influenza virus
British Columbia is continuing the investigation and management of an outbreak of highly-pathogenic avian influenza (AI) in the Fraser Valley,…
BC Moose Winter Tick Surveillance Program
The following is a message from the BC Wildlife Health Program: The BC Wildlife Health Program is looking for help…
Notes from the Field: Dr. Malcolm McAdie talks about Marmots
Dr. Malcolm McAdie has been a key part of the recovery program for the Vancouver Island marmot (Marmota vancouverensis). This…
Trudy the badger: an unexpected guest at a BC university
Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia had a few welcome guests this past spring: A female jeffersonii badger (Taxidea…
Notes from the Field: Morrison Creek Lamprey
The Morrison Creek Lamprey, a highly endangered and endemic species, is found only in the Morrison Creek of Vancouver Island…
There’s more to urban rats than compost
On June 18th , Canada’s news media were voicing grave concerns about rats in Vancouver. The CBC, the National Post,…
Industry volunteers to protect critical wildlife habitat
Marine reefs are suffer under the pressures of climate change and pollution. But in British Columbia, reefs have been given…
Animal Determinants of Emerging Diseases
On April 15th, the national teleconference seminar series on Animal Determinants of Emerging Diseases finished its 11th season. Highlights of…