Wildlife & Ecosystem Health

Hunter Surveillance: Chronic Wasting Disease in Alberta's Cervids

Chronic Wasting Disease is a growing concern among Alberta’s cervid populations. Understanding the disease, from its origins and pathology, to its risk to human and animal populations, as well as current surveillance efforts to track and monitor the spread of the disease, is vitally important, particularly during hunting season.

Wild Horses in Alberta

Many concerned members and citizens have written us over the past few weeks in regards to the feral horse capture currently taking place in Alberta. As veterinary practitioners, animal welfare is always our primary concern, whether it is the health and welfare of a single animal or that of an entire ecosystem.

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Tick Surveillance and Lyme Disease
See below for the tick surveillance submission form. If you suspect your animal has been in contact with ticks, contact your...
Rabies
What is rabies? Rabies is a fatal disease of the nervous system. It is caused by a virus that can infect all warm-blooded animals...
Biosecurity in Practice - Planning
Introduction The Tool Kit is an integral part of Biosecurity in Practice. It contains many of the "how to's" and resource...
Biosecurity in Practice - Zoonotic Disease
Zoonotic disease in the clinic environment Zoonotic diseases are an ever-present reality in veterinary practice. Both food animal...
Managing Alberta's Feral Horse Population
Find out how the provincial government monitors and manages Alberta's feral horse population.
Wild Horses in Alberta
Many concerned members and citizens have written us over the past few weeks in regards to the feral horse capture currently...
Wild Baby Hares and Proper Handling
The following information was graciously provided by The Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton , image provided by Larry D...
Porcupine Quills & Your Pet
Every year we see countless cases of dogs that have been quilled by porcupines. Other animals can also become a porcupine’s...
Zoonoses
What are Zoonoses? No, we're not talking about an elephant's trunk. Zoonoses are diseases that animals and people share – in the...
Taking Your Pets To National Parks
It is important for people to realize that pets can pose a risk to wildlife and wildlife can pose a risk to pets and their owners.