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Avian influenza A(H5N1) in dairy farms: An update on public health and food safety concerns
April 19, 2024
Since 2020, a global outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) has caused widespread infection of poultry and wild bird populations, with spillover into wild and domestic mammals.…
Reducing tick-related risks through improved design and maintenance in outdoor environments
June 20, 2023
Ticks are a growing public health concern in Canada due to several interrelated factors. They are capable of infecting humans with pathogens that can cause illness and they can be found in many…
(Raw) food for thought: antimicrobial resistance and BARF pet diets
February 16, 2022
There is growing popularity among pet owners choosing to feed their pets a raw meat-based diet (RMBD) in lieu of standard dried and canned pet foods. Due to the risk of contaminated raw meat and the…
The invasive European fire ant: Are they more than picnic pests?
May 20, 2020
Why do European fire ants matter for Canadians? The European fire ant is an emerging problem insect across Canada. Formally named Myrmica rubra, the European or ruby fire ant is a very small,…
From ship to shore: Sightings of Asian Giant Hornets in Canada’s west coast
May 20, 2020
Recent sightings of the Giant Asian Hornet- dubbed the murder hornet by some sources- have left many wondering whether these enormous, aggressive insects are a new insect of concern. Their usual…
eTick mobile app: Platform expands to more provinces
May 19, 2020
As the days are getting longer and warmer, and as many provinces and territories across Canada are starting to ease COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, many Canadians are expected to go enjoy our…
eTick.ca: A public platform for image-based identification and population monitoring of ticks in Canada
August 21, 2019
Lyme disease and the rapid geographical range expansion of tick species in Canada are important issues for public health. A new citizen science project called eTick.ca invites the public to…
Rising concern of tick-borne diseases in Canada
June 26, 2019
The public health threat posed by tick populations in Canada is clearly increasing. Tick populations are expanding in terms of species types and their geographic range of spread. Researchers have…