Strangles Disease – What Every Horse Owner Should KnowArticle by Dr. Ann Britton, Animal Health Centre, BC Ministry of Agriculture, Abbotsford, BC Strangles is a bacterial disease of...
Tick Prevention & RemovalAs the weather gets warmer and Albertans start making plans to enjoy the outdoors with their pets, the Alberta Veterinary Medical...
Warning: Blue-Green Algae in Alberta LakesPhoto credit Blooms of blue-green algae have been spotted in lakes across Alberta. Blue-green algae can look like scum, fuzz, or...
ZoonosesWhat are Zoonoses? No, we're not talking about an elephant's trunk. Zoonoses are diseases that animals and people share – in the...
RabiesWhat is rabies? Rabies is a fatal disease of the nervous system. It is caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals...
Equine Pre-Purchase ExamsA pre-purchase exam provides an assessment of the horse so that you are fully informed at the time of purchase. Read on to learn...
Avian InfluenzaWhat is Avian Influenza? Avian Influenza Virus (AIV), often called 'bird flu' is a contagious viral infection causes by avian...
Lyme Disease In AlbertaThe ABVMA urges pet owners to be vigilant about checking pets for ticks and being aware of the risks of Lyme disease, which is...
Hunter Surveillance: Chronic Wasting Disease in Alberta's CervidsChronic Wasting Disease is a growing concern among Alberta’s cervid populations. Understanding the disease, from its origins and...
Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO) in Horses - HeavesHeaves is a common chronic respiratory disease triggered by inhaled particles from hay, straw, and dust. Airways in the lungs...
