WeCAHN milestones in year four of operation (April 2023 – March 2024) included the hiring of a veterinary epidemiologist in shared position between WeCAHN and CAHSS, providing capacity for addition of smallholder and equine networks, launch of the WeCAHN smallholder network, and the expansion and enhancement of data analysis and visualization, including additional tabs and other upgrades to the WeCAHN clinical impressions survey dashboard.
Looking ahead, planned activities over the next four years include the addition of an equine network, enhancements to the ruminant “blister models” drafted in collaboration with the Canada West Swine Health Intelligence Network, improvements to the datasets derived from western provincial veterinary diagnostic laboratories, and improved messaging and risk communications.