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Latest Veterinary Need-2-Know (N2K) Update
The Jan-Apr 2024 update includes: 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 … Read More >
Infosheet: Raw Meat Diets for Pet Owners
The OAHN Companion Animal Expert Network covers what raw meat diets are, types, risks, public health concerns, and more! … Read More >
Disease Surveillance
Seasonal Need-2-Know Updates
Clinical Impressions Survey Data
Laboratory Data
Annual Reports and Updates
Resources
Clinical Resources
Infectious Disease Information and Graphics
Antimicrobial Stewardship Information and Graphics
Podcasts
15 Feb , 2017
Companion Animal Podcasts
To access all OAHN Companion Animal Podcasts, click here.
Network Projects
17 Apr , 2024
OAHN Wildlife Project: Pilot Surveillance for Avian Influenza Virus (AIV) in Feral Cats (in progress)
09 Jan , 2023
OAHN Companion Animal Research Project: Whiteboard Rabies Video
Details, and the educational rabies video produced by this project.
31 Oct , 2022
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Surveillance Project
The OAHN wildlife and companion animal networks have also received approval for a joint project to provide subsidized testing for cases in deceased domestic rabbits that meet certain high-risk criteria, as well as testing for high-risk cases from rehab facilities. It is anticipated that submissions under this surveillance project will be accepted beginning in November 2022. Watch …
04 Aug , 2021
OAHN Companion Animal Research Project: Prevalence of seroconversion to SARS-CoV-2 among dogs, cats and ferrets in close contact with humans with confirmed or probable COVID-19
03 Jan , 2020
OAHN Companion Animal Research Project: Update of Infection Prevention and Control Best Practices for Small Animal Veterinary Clinics
We have created a report on best practices for infection prevention and control in small animal veterinary clinics
18 Nov , 2019
OAHN Companion Animal Research Project: Prevalence of selected pathogens in dogs recently imported from Asia
This project is currently in-progress. Check out the poster detailing this project.
OAHN Companion Animal Research Project: Brucella canis in commercial dog breeding kennels in southern Ontario
Poster, report summary and factsheets from OAHN Companion animal network’s research investigation into Brucella canis in commercial dog-breeding kennels in Ontario
23 May , 2018
OAHN Companion Animal Project: Companion animal infographics
Executive summary, full report, and poster for the OAHN Companion Animal Infographic project.
23 Mar , 2018
Grad Student Feature: Jonathon Kotwa and Echinococcus multilocularis in Wild Canids
Jonathon D. Kotwa completed his PhD in the Department of Pathobiology at the University of Guelph.
More Helpful Links
14 Dec , 2020
Antimicrobial Stewardship Resources
A list of helpful resources for educating veterinary staff about AM stewardship, as well as developing and sustaining a clinic AM stewardship program (ASP).
05 Aug , 2020
Canine importation, rescue and related resources
Helpful resources for veterinarians working with owners of newly adopted dogs, as well as those importing and rescuing dogs.
20 Jul , 2020
Additional External Resources
A variety of other useful resources for veterinarians and companion animal owners.
07 Jul , 2020
Clinical Consensus Statements
A list of current open-access clinical consensus statements related to companion animal infectious diseases.
16 Mar , 2020
COVID-19 Related Resources for Veterinarians – ARCHIVED 31-Dec-2021
OAHN has compiled a list of resources for veterinary staff and animal owners related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
28 Jul , 2017
Vector-Borne Diseases – Links and Resources
Resources and recent news articles related to tick- and mosquito-borne disease.
08 Oct , 2015
Disease Reporting Contact Information
A list of laboratory, provincial and federal government contacts.
Team Members
Dr. Maureen Anderson
Co-lead
OMAFRADr. Emma Webster
Co-lead
Private PractitionerDr. Hailey Bertrand
Private Practitioner
Northern ONDr. Julie Calvert
Private Practitioner
Eastern ONDr. Donia Eino
Private Practitioner
GTADr. Shauna Blois
Faculty Clinician
Ontario Veterinary CollegeDr. Allison Collier
Faculty Clinician
Ontario Veterinary CollegeDr. Scott Weese
Professor
Ontario Veterinary CollegeDr. Emily Brouwer
Pathologist
Animal Health LaboratoryDr. Kris Ruotsalo
Pathologist
Animal Health LaboratoryDr. Hannah Golightly
Epidemiologist
OMAFRADr. Tanya Rossi
OAHN Coordinator
Animal Health Laboratory