The surveillance system will be monitoring and assessing trends over time to:
Please call your herd veterinarian.
Please let us know if you see unusual birth defects.
There are indications that Sapovirus may contribute to scours in
...To mark that we just started a new 5-year plan (2023/2028) we refreshed the format of our newsletters and quarterly reports.
The next 5-year plan (April 2023 to March 2028) will build on our strengths, prioritize added value and address identified vulnerabilities and threats.
Therefore, our new vision is to
...We welcome the Diagnostic Services Unit (DSU) at the University of Calgary as CWSHIN contributor. They now have representatives on the quarterly calls. For the first time, they shared data from their pathology laboratory for Q1 2023.
The CWSHIN Board of Directors is comprised of representatives from each of the western pork boards, with the western provincial agriculture ministries holding ex-officio status. The Manager of CWSHIN reports to the Board and oversees all of the organization’s activities. Within the organization, there are two working groups providing additional leadership and guidance: the Quarterly Team and the Scientific Technical Group.
Dr. Jette Christensen DVM, PhD, joined CWSHIN in April 2018.
Dr. Christensen has 30 years of experience in all phases of national animal health monitoring, surveillance and disease control programs gained from field work in Denmark and Canada, including: