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OAHN Small Ruminant Network Project Vet Report – Q1 2024
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in U.S. livestock; Q1 2024 Animal Health Laboratory case data; Provincial slaughter & condemnation data; Input to the Sheep Code of Practice open until July 25; Small ruminant research & resources Read More >
OAHN Project: Identification of Culicoides species found in selected areas of Ontario from June – September 2022
The objective of this project was to describe spatial and temporal patterns of Culicoides spp in select areas of Ontario that have not been previously sampled.
Disease Surveillance Reports
Veterinary Reports
Producer Reports
Resources
Infosheets
28 Jan , 2021
Managing the Risk of Malignant Catarrhal Fever (MCF) from Sheep to Bison
To download a PDF copy of this document, please click here. Managing the risk of malignant catarrhal fever from sheep to bison – FINAL by Ontario Animal Health Network
06 Aug , 2020
Private: Small Ruminant Fecal Egg Counts: Tips and Tricks Infosheet
Tips and tricks for using the McMaster method for fecal egg counts
06 Jul , 2020
Maedi Visna – What does it mean to your flock?
Click here to download the PDF
Research and Projects
15 Jan , 2024
OAHN Network Project: Identification of Culicoides species found in selected areas of Ontario from June – September 2022
02 Mar , 2023
OAHN Small Ruminant Network Project: Investigation of mucosal immunity to gastrointestinal nematodes in Ontario goats (in progress)
24 Feb , 2023
OAHN Small Ruminant Network Project: Investigation of Gastrointestinal Nematode Parasitism on Ontario Goat Farms
OAHN Small Ruminant Network Project: Investigation of Pooling Serum Samples for Maedi Visna Testing
23 Feb , 2023
OAHN Small Ruminant Network Project: Investigating Milk Quality and Udder Health in the Ontario Dairy Goat Industry (in progress)
19 Nov , 2021
OAHN Small Ruminant Research Project: Comparison of performance of maedi-visna ELISA and PCR tests
13 Sep , 2021
OAHN Small Ruminant Research Project: Investigation of Ovine herpesvirus-2 as the cause of an idiopathic fatal vasculitis syndrome in Ontario sheep
31 Mar , 2021
OAHN Small Ruminant Research Project: Development and validation of a PCR test for small ruminant lentiviruses (CAEV and MVV)
Objectives, summary, and results from the Small Ruminant Network’s research project on developing and validating a PCR test for small ruminant lentiviruses (CAEV and MVV).
05 Nov , 2019
OAHN Small Ruminant Research Project: Development and validation of a new diagnostic test for Toxoplasma identification in small ruminant abortions
Executive summary and full report for this OAHN-funded research project.
23 May , 2018
OAHN Small Ruminant Research Project 2: Seroprevalence & risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii exposure in small ruminants in Ontario, Canada
Executive summary, full report, and poster for the OAHN Small Ruminant research project.
OAHN Small Ruminant Research Project 1: Distance support for on-farm investigation of adult small ruminant mortalities
Executive summary, full report, and poster for the OAHN Small Ruminant research project.
06 Apr , 2018
Grad Student Feature: Jeanette Cooper and the Small Ruminant Adult Mortality Project
OVC Master’s student Jeannette Cooper discusses the “Distance support for investigation into adult small ruminant mortalities” project
Small Ruminant Abortion Information and Resources
19 Aug , 2020
Campylobacter Abortions – Emerging Resistance to Antibiotics Infosheet
Chlamydia abortus, Coxiella burnetii, Campylobacter spp. and Toxoplasma gondii are the most common causes of infectious abortion in sheep and goats in Ontario.
13 May , 2020
Infosheets: Toxoplasmosis in Sheep and Goats
Informative infosheets on toxoplasmosis in goats and sheep.
Guide to Safe Handling of Sheep and Goat Placentas
An infosheet guide on safe handling and removal of sheep and goat placentas.
28 Apr , 2016
Private: Cache Valley Abortion Presentation to Small Ruminant Veterinarians of Ontario
PDF of Dr. Paula Menzies’s “Cache Valley Abortion Survey of Ontario Flocks” presentation.
11 Feb , 2016
Private: Cache Valley Virus: A Differential Diagnosis for Lamb Malformation and Pregnancy Loss in Sheep
Below, please click the link to view or download the OAHN communication for veterinarians regarding Cache Valley Virus: Cache Valley Virus: A Differential Diagnosis for Lamb Malformation and Pregnancy Loss in Sheep
Cache Valley Virus – A Cause of Birth Defects in Ontario Lambs
An in-depth look at Cache Valley Virus in Ontario.
11 Jan , 2016
Private: Cache Valley Virus
Cache Valley virus (CVV) is an arbovirus in the family Bunyaviridae.
Rabies Resources
16 Feb , 2023
Guide d’évaluation des risques liés à la rage (Rabies Risk Assessment Flowchart – French)
24 May , 2022
Rabies Risk Assessment Flowchart
View and download this veterinary handout.
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.
15 Dec , 2015
OAVT Rabies Tips for Large Animal Hospitals
A guide on how large animal hospitals can deal with rabies.
Government Resources
10 Aug , 2016
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.
21 Oct , 2015
Small Ruminant Government and Industry Resources
Government and industry links for small ruminant stakeholders
09 Oct , 2015
Important Contact Information: Small Ruminants
A list of industry and government contacts.
24 Jun , 2015
Continuing Education Links and Resources for Small Ruminant Vets
This list of links provides a great starting point for small ruminant vets and owners.
Podcasts and Videos
05 Jun , 2020
Video: The Value of a Postmortem for Your Goat Herd
Postmortem examination of dead and skinny goats – A valuable herd management tool
02 Mar , 2020
Video: The Value of a Postmortem for Your Sheep Flock
A great video for sheep farmers and veterinarians explaining the importance of post-mortem examination to help obtain a diagnosis.
Team Members
Dr. Hannah Golightly
Co-lead
OMAFRA
Dr. Rex Crawford
Co-lead
Private Practitioner
Dr. Cathy Bauman
Ontario Veterinary College
Dr. Amy Gaw
Private Practitioner
Dr. John Hancock
Private Practitioner
Dr. Jeff Rau
Ontario Veterinary College
Dr. Amanda Mansz
Pathologist
Animal Health Laboratory
Dr. Tim Pasma
Animal Health Laboratory
Dr. Tanya Rossi
OAHN Coordinator
Animal Health Laboratory