Alveolar Hydatid Disease in a Chipmunk
Echinococcus multilocularis is a small (3-5 mm) tapeworm found in the intestinal tract of infected canines, including foxes, coyotes and…
CWHC in Europe
Promoting Wildlife Health Intelligence Technology on the International Stage Patrick Zimmer (CWHC Chief Operating Officer) and I recently traveled to…
Fungal diseases: an emerging threat to wildlife health
Over the last decade, emerging fungal diseases have become a serious concern for wildlife internationally. Chytrid fungus has caused population…
Revolutionizing Avian Influenza Surveillance
CWHC BC is developing the next cornerstone of AI virus surveillance Avian Influenza (AI) is a viral disease that can…
A Batty Summer in Saskatchewan
The CWHC Western Northern sees an influx of bats Since the beginning of July, 26 bats were submitted to the…
Collin Letain joins CWHC Alberta
CWHC Alberta introduces Collin Letain as their team’s newest member Collin will join the CWHC’s Alberta Regional Center in the…
Bélugas de la Mer de Beaufort/Belugas of the Beaufort Sea
Évaluation de la santé des bélugas de la Mer de Beaufort Click here for English Le béluga (Delphinapterus leucas) est…
Duck Duck Coot: Testing Wild Birds for Avian Influenza
CWHC’s Western and Northern region aims to test 500 wild birds Wild ducks are thought to be a principal reservoir…
Monitoring Caribou Health Contributes to Conservation
Caribou are an iconic wildlife species of the Canada’s boreal forests and northern tundra. They play important roles in healthy…
Why was 2015 a tough year for BC’s young black bears?
2015 appeared to be a difficult year for juvenile black bears in some parts of BC, particularly in the Lower…