In 2019/2020, the B.C. Wildlife Health Program tested 1260 cervid heads for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) … B.C. CWD Surveillance – Mandatory Submission of Mule Deer and White-Tailed Deer Heads in the Highest Risk Area.Read more
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“Bring Out Your Heads”: Hunters are the First Line of Defense Against a Deadly Disease Affecting Deer
I stare at the carefully folded package on the kitchen table. Neat straight edges in the … “Bring Out Your Heads”: Hunters are the First Line of Defense Against a Deadly Disease Affecting DeerRead more
New Post-Doc at CWHC-BC
CWHC-BC is thrilled to welcome their first post-doctoral student, Kaylee Byers. Kaylee will be joining the … New Post-Doc at CWHC-BCRead more
Summer Students – Part 3
The Western/Northern region is excited to welcome two summer students to our crew: Jorn Schumann is a … Summer Students – Part 3Read more
2019 B.C. CWD Surveillance and Response Plan
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is an international wildlife health issue. The disease, only seen in species … 2019 B.C. CWD Surveillance and Response PlanRead more
Chronic Wasting Disease in Saskatchewan
The CWHC Western and Northern Region is over half way through its 2017 CWD hunter surveillance … Chronic Wasting Disease in SaskatchewanRead more
CWD Outreach and Surveillance in BC
British Columbia B.C. is in the fortunate position of being Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) free. However, … CWD Outreach and Surveillance in BCRead more
Hunters contribute to wildlife health surveillance
This hunting season, the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative is asking hunters to report unusual observations and … Hunters contribute to wildlife health surveillanceRead more
In the Field with Western/Northern: Mule deer tracking along the South Saskatchewan River
Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus), cervids indigenous to the western part of North America and famous … In the Field with Western/Northern: Mule deer tracking along the South Saskatchewan RiverRead more
Chronic wasting disease hunter surveillance program cut in Saskatchewan
Recently, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment indicated they have discontinued funding for the chronic wasting disease … Chronic wasting disease hunter surveillance program cut in SaskatchewanRead more