Other Networks

Other Canadian Surveillance Networks & Councils

In addition to the our own CAHSS networks, Canada is home to other national bodies that work to ensure a robust animal health surveillance system, including amongst others, the Canadian Feedlot Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program, the Canadian Swine Health Intelligence Network, the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative, the Community for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases, Animal Health Laboratories, the Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance, and the Council of Chief Veterinary Officers, as well as international collaborations such as the Biosafety Level 4 Zoonotic Laboratory Network.

Other surveillance networks & groups

Canadian Feedlot Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program

CFAASP is a national surveillance program of antimicrobial use in Canadian feedlot cattle and of antimicrobial resistance development in bacteria of importance in cattle and human health.

Canadian Swine Health Intelligence Network

CSHIN is a collaboration aimed at improving swine health and disease surveillance. It is co-funded by the Canadian Pork Council and the Canadian Association of Swine Veterinarians

Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative

CWHC is dedicated to generating knowledge needed to assess and manage wildlife health and working with others to ensure that knowledge gets put to use in a timely fashion.

Community for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases

CEZD is a virtual multidisciplinary network that includes partners from provincial, federal and municipal governments, industry, and academia in areas of public, animal and environmental health.

Animal Health Laboratories

Canada's animal health laboratories provide important diagnostic services to veterinarians, producers and pet owners. They also participate in many activities to track endemic, emerging and zoonotic diseases and report on animal health trends.

Canadian Integrated Program for Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance

CIPARS monitors trends in antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance in selected bacterial organisms from human, animal and food sources across Canada.

Council of Chief Veterinary Officers

The Canadian Council of Chief Veterinary Officers (CCVO) provides veterinary leadership to Canadian animal health and welfare networks on key and emerging issues and serves the public interest by providing strategic direction on animal health and welfare in Canada through scientific assessment, information sharing and consensus building across governments.

Biosafety Level 4 Zoonotic Laboratory Network

BSL4ZNet is a network of animal and public health organizations from 5 countries. It was established to respond to current and emerging high-consequence bio-threats using a One Health approach, and facilitated by strong international partnerships.