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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Update December 2024
December 19, 2024
Reports of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus spreading in dairy cattle, and infecting cats, humans, horses, and backyard poultry, continue to appear in the media. We remind veterinary professionals to remain vigilant when dealing with living or dead animals suspected of being infected with this virus.
Veterinary and veterinary technologist students working in BC food animal practices (VVTS)
December 9, 2024
The BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food Program accepts applications for 2025, with funding allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications close on January 31, 2025.
Regional Recruitment and Retention of Veterinary Service Delivery for Food Animals (VET) Program
December 9, 2024
What BC Veterinarians Should Know About H5N1 Influenza
November 10, 2024
A presumptive case of H5N1 influenza has been reported in a teenager from British Columbia. Confirmatory testing is underway.
November 7, 2024: Message from BC's Chief Veterinarian regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds and mammals
November 7, 2024
Study: Request for Participants in Study — Learning and Teaching with Rabbits: Exploring the Social Organization of Diverse Rabbit-Human Interactions
November 4, 2024
HPAI in backyard pig in Oregon
November 4, 2024
Request for Participants in a Study: Exploring Veterinarians Perspective on a Decision Making Aid – University of Guelph
October 31, 2024
MEDIA — All vets are off
September 27, 2024
HPAI updates from BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food Office of the Chief Veterinarian
September 16, 2024