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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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Chronic wasting disease (CWD) of elk and deer

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Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a progressive, fatal, degenerative disease of the brain of free ranging or farmed ungulates (elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer). CWD belongs to a group of... More ≫

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Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a progressive, fatal, degenerative disease of the brain of free ranging or farmed ungulates (elk, mule deer and white-tailed deer). CWD belongs to a group of related diseases called Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs), which include Scrapie in sheep and goats, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in cattle and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) in humans.

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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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Avian influenza

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Avian influenza (AI), sometimes called “avian flu” or “bird flu,” is a contagious viral disease that affects the respiratory, digestive and/or nervous systems of many bird species. Although... More ≫

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Avian influenza (AI), sometimes called “avian flu” or “bird flu,” is a contagious viral disease that affects the respiratory, digestive and/or nervous systems of many bird species. Although multiple strains of avian influenza have been detected in wild waterfowl for many years, the birds may not always show clinical signs of disease.

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Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) in poultry

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Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) is a respiratory disease of chickens, pheasants, pheasant crosses and peafowl. It is highly contagious and is spread either by infected birds or other birds... More ≫

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Infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) is a respiratory disease of chickens, pheasants, pheasant crosses and peafowl. It is highly contagious and is spread either by infected birds or other birds through mechanical means.

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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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Malignant Catarrhal Fever

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This brochure provides information on Malignant Catarrhal Fever, or MCF, an infectious disease affecting certain ruminants, particularly sheep and bison. It includes information on how the disease... More ≫

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This brochure provides information on Malignant Catarrhal Fever, or MCF, an infectious disease affecting certain ruminants, particularly sheep and bison. It includes information on how the disease is spread, the economic significance of the disease, and how to prevent its spread.

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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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Foot and mouth disease : information for producers

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Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious and sometimes fatal viral disease of cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. This fact sheet summarizes information... More ≫

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Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly contagious and sometimes fatal viral disease of cloven-hoofed animals, including cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. This fact sheet summarizes information to help producers identify the signs of FMD, and the basic biosecurity measures that should taken to minimize the introduction and spread of all infectious animal diseases, including FMD.

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