One Health - U of Guelph

Microbes are essential for sustaining life on Earth, yet are underrepresented in conservation & public health strategies. In this article, Berg et al. discuss promising strategies for restoring microbial diversity and enhancing planetary health: frontiersin.org/journals/micro…

In this One World One Health podcast by the @OneHealthTrust, @maggiemfox chats with Dr. Aula Abbara about drug-resistant infections in conflict areas. A One Health approach is needed that includes healthcare access; easy-to-use diagnostics & surveillance: onehealthtrust.org/news-media/pod…

Dr. Jonathan Heeney will be giving a One Health seminar at U of G on March 26! Dr. Heeney, an OVC grad, heads a One Health research team at U of Cambridge that studies the immune correlates of protection from zoonotic viral diseases that threaten humans: onehealth.uoguelph.ca/one-health-sem…

On March 31, @HumaneCanada presents a virtual one-day knowledge exchange event that will explore evidence-informed strategies for engaging men and boys as allies in preventing gender-based violence. To learn more and to register, visit: learning.humanecanada.ca/products/live_…

In southern Africa, fences are intended to protect cattle from catching diseases from wildlife and other livestock, but a plan to remove key sections could make both livestock and wildlife safer. Read more here: news.cornell.edu/stories/2026/0… @cornellvet @WildlifeCornell

New journal! "Microbiome and One Health" is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing original research that elucidates the critical role of microbiomes colonizing humans, animals, plants, and the environment. More info: sciencedirect.com/journal/microb…

The World One Health Congress will be in Lisbon, Sept. 4-7! The 9th World One Health Congress will bring together a global community of experts dedicated to advancing One Health science & policy. Early registration until June 14. For more info, visit: globalohc.org/9WOHC

TOMORROW! On Thurs. Mar. 19, 10:00 ICT, the One Health Quadripartite will hold a webinar on Nipah virus infection in the Asia-Pacific Region. They will discuss ongoing actions and share experiences in addressing Nipah virus infection in humans & animals: tinyurl.com/4pj9n2yv

New One Health book alert! "One Health Integration; Global Perspectives on Animal Health and Sustainable Agriculture" provides insights into advancing the #OneHealth approach to improve health and food safety worldwide: tinyurl.com/2fpszyaz

The Canadian Animal Health Laboratorians Network (CAHLN) is holding their annual meeting at the University of Guelph on May 24-27. The 2026 theme is "Innovation and Action: From Sequencing to Surveillance." Abstracts submissions due April 13! More info: cahln-rctlsa.com/home/2026-cahl…

The next North America One Health University Network webinar is Friday, March 20 at noon! Dr. Arleigh Reynolds will share his pathway to One Health in Alaska and his current role of applying One Health in northern Indigenous communities: tinyurl.com/5a4mbe64

TOMORROW! The next @WHO EPI-WIN webinar is Wed. March 18, 7:00 a.m. ET. The webinar's goal is to strengthen knowledge and understanding of the PIP Framework, and why it is unique and important in preparing for and responding to an influenza pandemic: tinyurl.com/mr3ce8h2

Have you listened to the One Health Wednesdays podcasts? Host Ginger Dixon & co-host @JuliaZammit7 explore the interconnected health of people, animals & the environment, and reveal what helps/hinders collaborative health efforts. There are 48 episodes!: open.spotify.com/show/0rWlw9VvZ…

Lyon, France will host a One Health Summit on April 7. The #OneHealth Summit will focus on the main factors contributing to infectious & non-communicable diseases: zoonotic reservoirs & vectors; AMR; sustainable food systems; and exposure to pollutions: oneplanetsummit.fr/en/events-16/o…

Dr. Jonathan Heeney will visit U of G on March 26 and give a One Health seminar! Dr. Heeney, an OVC grad, heads a One Health research team at Cambridge U. that studies the immune correlates of protection from zoonotic viral diseases that threaten humans: onehealth.uoguelph.ca/one-health-sem…

Aquaculture facilities can be breeding grounds for pathogens. Researchers have also found that drug-resistant strains of bacteria are common in the water surrounding aquaculture facilities. Read more in this @latimes article by Neil Vora: latimes.com/opinion/story/…

One Health Commission is recruiting board members! They seek experts who embody collaborative, multi-disciplinary approaches for addressing shared health challenges across human, animal, environmental & plant health domains. Deadline extended to Mar. 15: onehealthcommission.org/en/leadership_…

Mwangi et al. reviewed AMR in African wildlife; Screening 4,802 records from 21 countries. Their findings highlight significant AMR occurrence across diverse wildlife taxa as well as substantial gaps in surveillance, coverage & methodological consistency: nature.com/articles/s4425…

The annual free CPHAZ (cphaz.uoguelph.ca) Symposium is Thursday, May 12 (virtual only)! Abstract submission portal is NOW OPEN. Abstracts concerning zoonotic disease, public health, and One Health are welcome. Submission deadline is March 31: uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4T…

In this review, Sparaciari et al. explore the dual role of traditional food markets as essential societal hubs and hotspots for zoonotic diseases, emphasizing the need for surveillance and targeted #OneHealth research on pathogens in these environments: journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jv…