Report on Wildlife Pathogens and Diseases in Canada now available online

Wildlife pathogens and diseases in Canada
F.A. Leighton (Executive Director, CCWHC)

Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010
Technical Thematic Report No. 7
Published by the Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers

This technical report has just been made available to the public. The report was prepared by the CCWHC at the request of Environment Canada. It provides summaries of 28 wildlife diseases and pathogens in Canada that are noteworthy with respect to national ecological status and trends, wildlife conservation and human health concerns. References to background scientific literature also are provided.

This report is available at the following websites:
French version at  http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1,
English version at  http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-1.