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Canada expands African swine flu surveillance to wild pigs

August 14, 2024

Wild pigs are deemed an invasive species in Canada. They contribute to ecological disruption, destruction of wildlife habitats, crop damage, pose safety risks to humans, and can spread diseases that threaten both wildlife and livestock—including African swine fever (ASF). While ASF is not currently present in Canada, a new early detection surveillance program has been extended to wild pigs.

TD launches new initiative to support incoming veterinary students

August 14, 2024

Canada faces a significant shortage of medical professionals—including veterinarians—a critical challenge impacting animal health and welfare, public health, the economy, communities, and the well-being of medical professionals. TD’s new plan of an enhanced student line of credit aims to address the issue from the ground up by extending support to incoming students.

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Rabies confirmed in Burlington, Ont., bat

August 1, 2024

A bat discovered in Burlington, Ont., has tested positive for rabies, marking the first confirmed case of the disease in the Halton municipality this year. Although rabies in bats is uncommon, it is a significant concern due to its potential to spread to other wildlife and even humans.

Two black bears killed following events at B.C. music festival

August 1, 2024

B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) reports two black bears were euthanized after repeated disturbances at the Shambhala Music Festival in Salmo, B.C. Having observed that the bears demonstrated highly food-conditioned behaviour and displayed little fear of humans, BCCOS deemed the bears too dangerous for further relocation or rehabilitation.

Lac Seul First Nation and OSPCA collaborate on spay/neuter clinic

August 1, 2024

Lac Seul First Nation, in partnership with the Ontario SPCA (OSPCA), successfully spayed or neutered over 60 animals—37 cats and 25 dogs—during a community animal wellness Frenchman’s Head, Ont. The clinic’s efforts will help prevent an estimated 3,000 unplanned puppies and kittens. In addition to the spay/neuter procedures, the event offered 30 animal wellness appointments, during which 159 vaccines were administered.

Yet another whale entanglement, non-profit calls to mandate ropeless gear

August 1, 2024

Non-profit organization Oceana Canada is urging Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to mandate the use of ropeless gear in high-risk areas for North Atlantic right whale entanglements by 2025. This call to action follows the recent sighting of Dropcloth, an adult male right whale, off the East Coast of Miscou Island, New Brunswick. This is the second instance of Dropcloth being found entangled in Canada, the first occurrence having been in July 2019.

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