Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease in White-Tailed Deer in the Kingston, Ontario area
At the end of September, approximately 30 deer were found dead on Wolfe Island and reported to the CWHC ON/NU…
Testing of Select Wild Mustelids for SARS-CoV-2
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been concern about what animal species might be at risk of…
Swollen Muzzle in a White-Tailed Deer.
White-tailed deer are one of the more interesting and challenging species that we have the opportunity to work with. The…
Ranavirus discovered in Ontario turtles
Ontario’s turtles are remarkably long-lived – some species can live for over a century, and individuals are usually quite resistant…
Echinococcus multilocularis in Ontario Website
“Echinococcus multilocularis in Ontario” is a new website developed by University of Guelph’s PhD candidate Jonathon Kotwa to inform and…
Summary of CWHC Ontario/Nunavut’s 2017 West Nile Virus Surveillance
As of November 24, the CWHC Ontario/Nunavut Region has tested 70 birds for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV)…
A study of the raccoon roundworm in Ontario. It’s a trap!
Research is currently underway at the University of Guelph to investigate the raccoon intestinal parasite Baylisascaris procyonis. A component of…
Ontario Hunting Season and Wildlife Health Surveillance
We want to hear from YOU! Wildlife health affects us all. In Canada, wildlife contribute to income and social status,…
White-Nose Syndrome Moves Northwest
White-Nose Syndrome on the Move The latest confirmed case of White-nose Syndrome was submitted from the Red Lake, Ontario area.…
Crows in the Snow: A Wintery Tale of Reoviruses
“Winter is Coming, We Know What’s Coming With it.” -Jon Snow (Game of Thrones) On a sunny Saturday afternoon in…