Notes from the Field: Post-mortem examination of a beluga whale
Stéphane Lair of the CWHC Quebec centre performs a post-mortem examination on a beluga whale found stranded in St. André…
Licensing of diclofenac poses serious concerns for vultures
Members of our staff recently received the following message written to the wildlife health community about concerns over licensing of…
Rabies and Bat Education
As the weather starts to turn colder animals begin to migrate or find warm places to hibernate. This is true…
A parasite of the North American river otter: Potential cause of blindness in burbot?
The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis) is a fur bearing mammal of economic value. Historically they were distributed throughout…
New Provincial Parks Announced in Ontario
On September 3, 2014, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry announced that they are opening five new provincial…
Notes from the Field: Dr. Malcolm McAdie talks about Marmots
Dr. Malcolm McAdie has been a key part of the recovery program for the Vancouver Island marmot (Marmota vancouverensis). This…
Expecting the unexpected: how Canada is helping to prevent the next disease outbreak
Craig Stephen, executive director of the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative, and Zee Leung of the International Development Research Centre recently…
Quebec Rabies Surveillance Report
Quebec is conducting an active surveillance program for rabies, particularly the raccoon strain that is present across the border in…
Human-Wildlife Conflict in Urban Environments
Last week, an episode of CBC Radio’s “The Current” featured the issue of urban wildlife. This topic is full of…
Photo Gallery: Sri Lankan Elephants
In celebration of World Elephant Day (August 12, 2014), we’re sharing our collection of elephant photos taken during former CWHC…