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Updated Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance in Ontario
A portion of all normal, healthy deer species over 12 months of age presented for slaughter in Ontario will be tested for CWD starting July 1st, 2019.
Ontario Animal Health Network Annual Update
The annual OAHN Update reviews the past year at a glance, Information sharing initiatives, Disease investigations, and our OAHN network members from all of the OAHN networks.
Disease Surveillance Reports
Disease Surveillance Reports
Resources
Research and Projects
31 Oct , 2022
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Surveillance Project
The OAHN wildlife and companion animal networks have also received approval for a joint project to provide subsidized testing for cases in deceased domestic rabbits that meet certain high-risk criteria, as well as testing for high-risk cases from rehab facilities. It is anticipated that submissions under this surveillance project will be accepted beginning in November 2022. Watch …
10 Sep , 2019
OAHN Wildlife Network Research Project: Characterizing the spatial patterns of chronic wasting disease susceptibility in white-tailed deer
Executive summary and full report on OAHN Wildlife Network Research Project 2018-2019.
23 May , 2018
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.
Veterinary Resources
16 Feb , 2023
Guide d’évaluation des risques liés à la rage (Rabies Risk Assessment Flowchart – French)
27 May , 2019
Private: Rabies Resource Page for Veterinarians
Find videos on how to obtain rabies samples from small and large mammals, as well as the rabies risk assessment flow chart.
Helpful Links and Contact Information
24 Jun , 2015
Continuing Education Links and Resources for Alternative Species Vets and Producers
This list of links provides a great starting point for alternative species vets and producers,
Team Members
Dr. Marina Brash
Animal Health Laboratory
Dr. Emily Martin
Animal Health Laboratory
Dr. Tim Pasma
Epidemiologist
OMAFRA
Dr. Tanya Rossi
OAHN Coordinator
Animal Health Laboratory