Top Animal Health Links This Week (Aug 22-28)

To help you stay on top of animal health and disease news, we are posting our top links of the week, which will direct you to important information and discussions around animal health. Below, please find the links, broken down by Network. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter if you want to see the best animal health links on the net every day. Read our guides on how to use Twitter and Facebook for continuing education. If you missed last week’s top links, check them out here.

General

6 new rabies cases found – 5 in Hamilton and 1 in Haldimand. Make sure pets are vaccinated

Have you ever been asked what One Health is? The CVO has a great explanation

Scientists are studying Zika to see if Canadian mosquitoes can spread the virus

Excellent article from Owen Roberts on rabies in Ontario, and how OAHN is trying to help

The CFIA has an update on rabies numbers in Canada for July

Why Do Zika and Other Mosquito-Borne Viruses Only Occur in Specific Areas?

Equine

Our new Equine Veterinary report is available – check it out here (must be registered and signed in)

Small Ruminants

Our new Small Ruminant Producer report is now available

Wildlife

In Vermont, some bat colonies affected by White Nose Syndrome are stabilizing