disaster response

The Role of Non Government Organizations in the Canadian Veterinary Reserves Michael Belanger and Carin Wittnich Oceanographic Environmental Research Society, 12 Burton Avenue, Barrie, Ontario, Canada, L4N 2R2 The Canadian Veterinary Reserves (CVR) is the major component of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association’s emergency response plan for ensuring the health, welfare and care of pets/ […]

Awash in Chemicals & Contaminants – An Effective Method of Animal Decontamination Following Disasters Soric S, Belanger MP, Wittnich C Oceanographic Environmental Research Society, 12 Burton Avenue, Barrie, Ontario, Canada L4N 2R2 Following Hurricane Katrina, temporary emergency animal intake facilities throughout Louisiana and Mississippi were established to provide medical treatment and shelter for the displaced,