Western Canadian Animal Health Network News

Animal health, disease, and surveillance news from across western Canada, nationally, and internationally

WeCAHN News

Following are recent or current news items pertaining to animal health and surveillance in western Canada. If you have an item you would like to have added to this listing, please contact us.


Today, USDA is announcing assistance for producers with H5N1 affected premises to improve on-site biosecurity in order to reduce the spread. In addition, USDA is taking steps to make available...
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A recent case of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy has recently been reported in Langley Township Description: There has been one case of equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) myeloencephalopathy at a...
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WASHINGTON, March 25, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state veterinary and public...
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USDA’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in neonatal goat kids that demonstrated neurologic signs from a Minnesota backyard premises recently...
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The clinical case presentation that has been reported is: 1. Sudden reduction in feed intake with decreased ruminations evident on physical exam and rumination monitors. 2. Sudden decrease in milk...
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Animal-rights organization, Animal Justice, are privately prosecuting a live-horse exporter for allegedly violating federal regulations in Manitoba. The animal-rights organizations allege that the...
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The Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian was notified by an Alberta veterinarian in January 2024 of a confirmed case of Cache Valley Virus in a sheep flock located in Strathcona County. This...
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CFIA detects the presence of AI in Alberta February 9, 2024 – AB-IP81 – Vermilion River County, Alberta – non-commercial, WOAH premises classification to be confirmed Additional primary control zones...
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