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.

The CAHSS Data Platform Quarterly Beef Report for Q4 2025 is now available!
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The CAHSS Data Platform Quarterly Dairy Report for Q4 2025 is now available!
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Bird flu antibodies found in cow in the Netherlands, a first outside of U.S.
Dead cat led to discovery, but officials stress no further spread of H5N1 has been detected" Science: LINK...
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California's H5N1 dairy response: Lessons learned
During the Animal Health Canada forum, Dr. Ward shared insight into her experience with avian influenza A(H5N1) in California dairy cattle. This article summarizes the lessons learned, such as "It was...
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Poultry Meat Conference 2025: Insights and Reflections
Across sessions on biosecurity, training, data and sustainability, a consistent message emerged: progress comes not from one-off changes, but from continuous improvement and collaboration across the...
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Efforts to control bovine tuberculosis focus on wildlife
Wildlife are a known reservoir for bovine tuberculosis, but elk are not the only threat to cattle herds" The Western Producer article: LINK...
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Air, wastewater may play roles in H5N1 transmission on dairy farms
Though H5N1 avian flu outbreaks on US dairy farms have declined sharply over the past several months, scientists are still sorting out how the virus spreads on farms, and new findings from California...
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Drought and infestation prompts livestock agricultural disaster in western Alberta
CTV News reported, "A western Alberta municipal district is seeking provincial aid after declaring an agricultural disaster for the livestock industry last week...
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