OAHN Update - September 2024
This summer, the Ontario Animal Health Network has continued to create new species-specific reports and resources. Additionally, many OAHN-funded research projects have been started and completed. To view any of our network reports and research projects, go to OAHN.ca and navigate to the species you are interested in.
OAHN Wildlife Network Project: Avian Influenza in Ontario Wildlife
This project supported the testing of a variety of mammalian species for AIV in Ontario. During the project, AIV was detected in four additional species in Ontario (river otter, fisher, striped skunk, and raccoon). By comparing swab and brain samples for AIV detection, we were able to show that swabs are likely a reliable sample type for mammal testing, and we continue to rely on swabs as our main sample type for our ongoing AIV surveillance efforts. Read more here: https://www.oahn.ca/resources/oahn-wildlife-network-project-avian-influenza-in-ontario-wildlife/
New Resources
The OAHN Companion Animal network created a new factsheet on Chlamydia caviae in Guinea pigs. Find out about clinical signs, transmission, testing, treatment, and environmental considerations here: https://www.oahn.ca/resources/factsheet-chlamydia-caviae-in-guinea-pigs/
The OAHN Aquatics network has created two resources on viruses affecting freshwater fish. Click the links below for more:
New Reports
Most OAHN networks create reports once per quarter. To view any of the veterinary reports below, please click on the OAHN icon for each network, or go to OAHN.ca and navigate to the species in which you are interested.
Companion Animal Network - https://www.oahn.ca/reports/veterinary-need-2-know-n2k-update-jan-apr-2024/
- OAHN survey: Ticks, HW, parvo, Trich
- H5N1 cows & cats
- FIP treatments
- New US dog import rules
- RHDV2: Back again
- Rabies update
- New & updated OAHN resources for vets!
- Promoting One Health @ your clinic
- A who’s who of CA surveillance in ON
Equine Network - https://www.oahn.ca/reports/equine-veterinary-report-q1-2024/
- U.S. detections of HPAI in livestock
- BITS ‘N SNIPS (or “things we talked about on the network call”)
- Network member reports
- Syndromic and lab surveillance dashboard
- Equine research
- New! Ontario equine disease surveillance summary
- ResearchONequine
Bovine Network - https://www.oahn.ca/reports/oahn-bovine-expert-network-quarterly-veterinary-report-q1-2024/
- Global surveillance: Influenza A (H5N1) in U.S livestock
- Q1 bovine data from AHL
- Condemnations at Ontario abattoirs
- Digital dermatitis in feedlot cattle
- Bits and Bites
Swine Network - https://www.oahn.ca/reports/swine-veterinary-report-q1-2024/
- Novel Influenza A- H3N2 Cluster 2010.1 update
- Influenza A (IAV)
- Salmonella surveillance
- 19 new cases of Porcine Deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) and 7 new Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PED) cases in Q1 2024
- OAHN Veterinary clinical impression survey veterinary comments
- Laboratory Diagnostic Reports
- Ontario slaughter statistics
- International disease topics of interest summary
Small Ruminant Network - https://www.oahn.ca/reports/small-ruminant-veterinary-2024-jan-mar-q1-review/
- Highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in U.S. livestock
- Q1 2024 Animal Health Laboratory case data
- Provincial slaughter & condemnation data
- Input to the Sheep code of practice open until July 25
- Small ruminant research & resources