Is New World Screwworm a threat to Canadian Wildlife?
TL:DR: While occasional travel-related cases in humans or short-term infestations from livestock imports may occur, climate conditions are not suitable…
West Nile virus (WNV) – Things you should know
West Nile virus (Orthoflavivirus nilense) is a seasonal mosquito-borne disease which occurs in Saskatchewan and many other Canadian provinces. It…
Pangnirtung Bowhead Whale Hunt, 2025
Every year individual Nunavut communities apply for a permit to hunt a single bowhead whale. This is an intensive and…
Appointment of Émilie L. Couture as Assistant Professor in Wildlife Health
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Émilie L. Couture as Assistant Professor in Wildlife Health at the…
WDA 73rd Annual International Conference — These Are Our People
At the end of July, I had the pleasure of attending my first-ever Wildlife Disease Association (WDA) conference. Although I’ve…
A “Meal Deal” for Baby Birds – Is Human Junk Food Contributing to Malnutrition in Corvid Fledglings?
During spring and summer, one can spot magpie or crow fledglings hopping around with their parents in green spaces like…
Early Detection of HPAI: Insights from British Columbia’s Environmental Surveillance Program
Environmental surveillance is a promising new strategy for monitoring highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) spread by migratory birds. In…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza – Devastating impact on wildlife in southern Ontario
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), particularly the H5N1 subtype, is having a devastating impact on wildlife in southern Ontario. While…
Avian Influenza causing alarming impact on wild birds and mammals
The ongoing outbreak of avian influenza in North America has featured a number of unusual developments. Historically, wild birds have…
Rabies in Northern Wildlife: Nunavut Caribou Tests Positive
On April 9th, a barren-ground caribou was discovered attacking equipment unprovoked in Coral Harbour, Nunavut. Based on the aggressive disposition…