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February 9, 2024
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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...
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May 1, 2017
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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...
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August 1, 2016
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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...
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December 1, 2014
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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...
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August 1, 2014
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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...
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August 1, 2012
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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...
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March 1, 2012
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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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Views: 357
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January 1, 2010
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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...
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January 1, 2010
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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...
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January 1, 2010
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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...