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Wildlife health at the top of the world

WEBDr. Emily Jenkins on one of the research team's snowmobiles at Karrak Lake, Nunavut. Supplied photo. Another ongoing goal for Jenkins and other AOHN …

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What’s the best approach to boosting calves’ immune response

WEBA Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) study co-led by Drs. Nathan Erickson and John Ellis is investigating whether different vaccine prime-boost …

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‘Training public health professionals to meet the needs and …

WEBDr. George Mutwiri (DVM, PhD) believes there’s truth to the adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” As a professor and senior leader in the …

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Health information in the veterinary world

WEBLisa Paul, a health information specialist at the WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre, and her cat Fynn. Supplied photo. Lisa Paul, CHIM, is a health information …

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Honey bee health: a backyard perspective

WEBPesticide exposure is another potential threat to the health of Saskatchewan honey bees. In excess of 95 per cent of Canadian canola is grown from seed treated …

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Natural disease challenge model vital for improving pig health

WEBSwine researcher Dr. John Harding. Photo: Christina Weese. Beginning in 2015 researchers from around North America, in collaboration with PigGen Canada and the …

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One Health: collaboration is key

WEB"I think health is way too important to leave to the scientists and health care professionals," says Misra. It's not the response you would expect from someone who …

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Probiotics all the buzz as alternative therapies for honey bee …

WEBWCVM veterinary student Mya Desmarais holds a frame of honey bees from a hive during a spring check-in. Photo: Marcelo Camilli. When apiaries (bee farms) …

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Montalván to feature animals' health benefits

WEBAt the other end of Tuesday's leash is former U.S. Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalván, an Iraq war veteran, writer and disabilities advocate.He'll appear as a guest speaker during …

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Smartphone survey to collect Saskatchewan residents’ perception …

WEBIt’s part of a new study launched by University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers who want to understand people’s thoughts about the effectiveness of public health …

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WCVM faculty awarded CIHR research funding

WEBPhoto: Debra Marshall. WCVM faculty awarded CIHR research funding. Through its latest round of funding, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research is investing $4,862,701 in …

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Horse Health Lines (Spring 2024) now online

WEBThe Spring 2024 issue of Horse Health Lines, news publication for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) Townsend Equine Health Research Fund, is now online.. …

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Melanoma and grey horses

WEBGrey horses are much more susceptible to melanoma. Photo: Whitney Jiricka. Melanoma and grey horses. Anyone who has owned a grey horse knows the struggle of trying to …

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The limb chill factor: study explores cold therapy options for

WEBThe limb chill factor: study explores cold therapy options for laminitis. University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers hope their recent review of previous …

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Pet and equine funds invest nearly $270,000 in research and training

WEBTwo longtime research funds at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) are investing nearly $270,000 for supporting equine and companion animal …

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CAHF and EHRF support local research

WEBThe Companion Animal Health Fund (CAHF), which supports pet health research, granted nearly $76,800 to six research teams that include 22 researchers. The …

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USask scientist leads ‘living laboratory’ project for Canadian cow …

WEBDr. Cheryl Waldner is leading the Canadian Cow-Calf Health and Productivity Enhancement Network (C3H-PEN). Photo: Amanda Waldner. The Canadian …

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Spread of deadly brain parasite threatens Saskatchewan’s moose …

WEBGraduate student Linnea McLellan's discovery of brainworm (or meningeal worm) in a harvested white-tailed deer in Saskatchewan was the first recorded sighting in the …

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