Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative
Site: Ontario/Nunavut Region
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0314 | Last Modified: 10 Feb 2020 | Last Full Update: 10 Feb 2020 |
| Notices | |
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| Public Comments | If a wild animal is suspected of having rabies: * for human exposure, report incident to the local health unit (residents of Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin counties, call Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, 1-800-265-7293) * for exposure of domestic animals, call a veterinarian * for veterinarians requiring help in assessing whether an animal has been exposed to rabies, call the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Agricultural Information Contact Centre, 1-877-421-1300 * to report a suspected rabid wild animal if neither human nor animal has been exposed, call the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Rabies Information Line, 1-888-574-6656 |
| Contact Information | |
| Alternate Name | CWHC |
| Former Name | Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre |
| Office Phone | 519-824-4120 ext 54662 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-673-4781 |
| Fax | 519-821-7520 |
| on-nu@cwhc-rcsf.ca | |
| Website | www.cwhc-rcsf.ca |
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| Primary Executive | Dr Claire Jardine, Regional Director; Phone: 519-824-4120 ext 54656 |
| Description (Site) | Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College (south west corner of Gordon St-College Ave intersection) |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Mailing Address | c/o CWHC Ontario/Nunavut, Pathobiology Receiving Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph 50 Stone Rd E, Bldg 89 Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | National network of partners, collaborators, and sponsors dedicated to assessing and managing wildlife health and creating awareness of its importance. This partnership links Canada's five veterinary colleges with key partners in government, public, and private sector organizations. |
| Description (Service) | Protects the health of wildlife and Canadians by applying veterinary medical sciences to wildlife conservation and management, and health issues shared by wildlife, domestic animals and people. Informs wildlife conservation and provides a national and local perspective on wildlife health. * wildlife health diagnostic service * advances understanding of wildlife health * leads wildlife health strategies / programs * supports teams to detect emergence of new diseases * advocates for strategic investment in wildlife health * creates credible wildlife health information through research |
| Hours | Department of Pathobiology 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Nunavut ; Ontario |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call 1-866-673-4781 to report sick or dead wildlife, unusual bat activity or deaths, significant numbers of dead birds in one location or smaller numbers of dead wild birds, especially waterfowl, American crows, common ravens, black-billed magpies and blue jays. |
| Languages | English ; French - bilingual website |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1992 |
| Print Material | Related website: Healthy Wildlife The Cooperative includes veterinarians, biologists, technicians and researchers, wildlife disease diagnosticians, population health experts, educators and policy advisors. |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Biological and Life Sciences Research ~ Animal/Pet Issues ; Public Health Surveillance Programs ; Wildlife Conservation ; Wildlife Safety Education |
