Snakes give many of us an “icky” feeling. But they are quite fascinating after you spend some … Snakes on the prairies – what a tail!Read more
Western/Northern
Besnoitia tarandi in caribou: “I‘ve got you under my skin”
“I’ve got you under my skin” a catchy song from Frank Sinatra is also an accurate … Besnoitia tarandi in caribou: “I‘ve got you under my skin”Read more
The value of a closer look when cause of death is known
A closer look helped detect zoonotic pathogens in urban hares. The life of a wild animal … The value of a closer look when cause of death is knownRead more
CWHC Western/Northern – Meet the Team
CWHC Western Northern has added to our team over the past year and wanted to introduce … CWHC Western/Northern – Meet the TeamRead more
Positive Pigeons: Dealing with questionable results in avian influenza surveillance
In the spring of 2022, North America’s wild bird populations experienced an outbreak of highly pathogenic … Positive Pigeons: Dealing with questionable results in avian influenza surveillanceRead more
West Nile virus detected in Saskatchewan wild birds
CWHC Western/Northern has detected West Nile virus in six dead wild birds from Saskatoon and Outlook, … West Nile virus detected in Saskatchewan wild birdsRead more
Confirmed Case of White Nose Syndrome in Northern Manitoba
White Nose Syndrome (WNS) – a fatal fungal infection of bats – has been confirmed in … Confirmed Case of White Nose Syndrome in Northern ManitobaRead more
More new faces…
Hi! My name is Erynn Buhr and I’m working with CWHC Western/Northern in Saskatoon, SK this … More new faces…Read more
Why did the moose drink the water? Death at a prairie dugout.
In late September of 2020, three moose were reported dead in a dugout in rural Saskatchewan. … Why did the moose drink the water? Death at a prairie dugout.Read more
Bird Strikes and the Discovery of an Unusual Vireo: The Perils and Insights of Fall Migration
By now, fall migration has largely wrapped up in the Western/Northern region. Migration presents a host … Bird Strikes and the Discovery of an Unusual Vireo: The Perils and Insights of Fall MigrationRead more