Alternative Species Network

News/Disease Alerts

5 Jun , 2023

Ontario Rabies Update - May 31, 2023 - 1 New Case

One new case of rabies detected this week (May 31, 2023) in a skunk in Niagara (St. Catharines). We are currently at 523 cases of raccoon strain (472 expired and 51 active) and 21 cases of fox strain rabies (21 expired) in Ontario to date, since December 2015. Annual Summaries 2023 County Raccoon Skunk Fox Cat Bovine Dog Total Brant 0 …

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24 May , 2023

Ontario Rabies Update May 17, 2023 - 1 New Case

One new case of rabies detected this week (May 17, 2023) in a skunk in Niagara (St. Catharines).

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2 May , 2023

Ontario Rabies Update April 26, 2023 - 2 New Cases

Two new cases of rabies, both detected in skunks (Niagara), this week.

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Please see our latest Alternative Species quarterly reports below, as well as supporting resources.

Please note that the veterinary reports, laboratory data, and clinical impressions summaries are meant only for veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians and are not to be shared publicly

Disease Resources

Updated Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance in Ontario

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is updating chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance starting July 1st, 2019.

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OAHN Alternative Species Research Project: Developing a health and disease surveillance network for Ontario mink farms

Executive summary and final report for the OAHN Alternative Species Research Project.

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Animal Health Resources

Updated Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance in Ontario

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is updating chronic wasting disease (CWD) surveillance starting July 1st, 2019.

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Provincial Premises Registry

Premises Identification Numbers: how to register, and what you should know. It's fast, easy, and every agri-business in Ontario can have one.

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