Biological storm warning from Canada's top veterinarian
Saskatoon report quotes Brian Evans chief veterinary officer CFIA saying new diseases such as SARS avian flu West Nile mad cow and chronic wasting disease compose a converging biological storm. He cites predictions of disease cadence every 14 to 16 months and rapid cross continental spread stressing globalisation climate and wildlife factors. Cooperation and public trust are key to prevention preparedness response and quicker recovery.
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Texas
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Plans to reunite Luna the orca with pod begin next week
Vancouver and federal officials will start the process Monday to move Luna the orca from the public dock area toward a containment pen and transport him to a new Vancouver Island pen. The operation aims to reunite him with his pod off southern Vancouver Island with a safety plan and backup transport.
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