Bird flu and Canada’s wild bird Avian Influenza surveillance program
The Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre collaborates with numerous federal and provincial juristictions across the country to ensure that wild…
The Importance of Clean Bird Feeders
Winter provides a great opportunity for bird enthusiasts to attract birds to their own backyards. Due to the reduced food…
Mystery Paralysis in Elk in Canmore, AB – An update
On 8th January 2013, we reported the discovery of two bull elk near Canmore, Alberta, showing signs of partial paralysis…
A potentially deadly fungus is widespread in BC’s frog and toad populations
A deadly disease called chytridiomycosis (caused by the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, aka chytrid fungus) has been decimating amphibian populations all…
New Necropsy Facility in Québec
A new facility in Québec has opened its doors and has helped to improve the diagnostic capabilities of the Canadian…
Eastern Grey Squirrel found to be reservoir for tick-borne diseases
Scientists at Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri) have identified another reservoir for tick-borne ehrlichia, a group of bacteria that can…
Jasper park warns to watch for caribou herds on highway
Park staff warn about using caution when driving through areas used by caribou. A large amount of wildlife mortality is…
Bison on the Prairie
In early April, the CCWHC assisted Parks Canada staff at Grasslands National Park to fit three bison with new radio-tracking…
Rapid Spread of Lyme Disease a risk in Canada
Lyme disease is an important human disease caused by a bacterium transmitted to people by particular species of ticks. The…