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West Nile virus disease in equids (horses, mules, donkeys, and zebras)

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West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause swelling and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord in horses, birds and humans. This fact sheet presents a summary about WNV in... More ≫

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West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause swelling and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord in horses, birds and humans. This fact sheet presents a summary about WNV in Alberta and Canada, symptoms, treatment and protection of horses, donkeys and mules.

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The Canada and Alberta Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Surveillance Program : manual for interpretation and guidelines for certified veterinarians. Version 10.2

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The intent of this document is to clarify roles and responsibilities of veterinarians participating in the Canada and Alberta Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Surveillance Program. The manual also... More ≫

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The intent of this document is to clarify roles and responsibilities of veterinarians participating in the Canada and Alberta Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Surveillance Program. The manual also describes processes and administrative procedures and serves as a reference document to assist practitioners to correctly interpret and implement the program conditions.

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West Nile virus

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The West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause swelling and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord in horses, birds and humans. This fact sheet presents a summary about WNV... More ≫

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The West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause swelling and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord in horses, birds and humans. This fact sheet presents a summary about WNV in Alberta and Canada, symptoms, treatment and protection of horses

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Anthrax : what you need to know

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Anthrax is a disease found in most areas of the world, and it has been reported throughout recorded history. This fact sheet provides information abou Anthrax, How Humans and animals can become infected, More ≫

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Anthrax is a disease found in most areas of the world, and it has been reported throughout recorded history. This fact sheet provides information abou Anthrax, How Humans and animals can become infected,

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Poisonous outdoor plants

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This booklet contains a list of common cultivated and native plants that are poisonous or suspected of being potentially poisonous to humans. Mushrooms, toadstools and fungi have not been included... More ≫

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This booklet contains a list of common cultivated and native plants that are poisonous or suspected of being potentially poisonous to humans. Mushrooms, toadstools and fungi have not been included because they are difficult to identify. Information on livestock poisoning is available in several of the references listed near the end of this booklet.

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