(1) Department of Veterinary Microbiology, University of Saskatchewan;
(2) Saskatoon Research and Development Centre, Science and Technology Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada;

(3)Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, University of Saskatchewan

https://harvest.usask.ca/server/api/core/bitstreams/c33d4e40-ce4b-403e-8650-4ed8294e254f/content

Evaluation of an interferon-gamma release assay for the detection of Mycobacterium bovis using QuantiFERON-TB gold tubes in bison (Bison bison athabascae)

Josephine Chileshe (1), Jeffrey M. Chen (1), Todd Shury (2)

(1) Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), University of Saskatchewan

(2) Parks Canada Agency, Government of Canada

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0165242725001473

Ovulation synchronization and fixed-time artificial insemination in bison using washed frozen sperm

S.E. Pezo (1), D.R. Farmer (1), S.X. Yang (1), M. Anzar (2), K. Rajapaksha (2), G. Mastromonaco (3), D. Wickramasingha (1), J. Singh (1), G.P. Adams (1)

(1) Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

(2) Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

(3) Reproductive Sciences Unit, Toronto Zoo

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773093X26000061

40 ‘wild’ years: the current reality and future potential of assisted reproductive technologies in wildlife species

Gabriela Mastromonaco (1)

(1) Reproductive Sciences Unit, Toronto Zoo

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11404876/

Quotes

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

“Genomics has a great potential to improve the lives of Canadians while also protecting our biodiversity and the environment. Through Genome Canada and the Bison Integrated Genomics (BIG) project, our government is securing a better and healthier future for Canada’s bison population and opening the door to significant societal and economic benefits for everyone. This investment is good for biodiversity, good for the environment and good for Canadians."

News & Publications

News articles

Saving Canada’s Bison: DNA to the Rescue

​Study suggests TB vaccine could help the North’s wood bison

Saskatchewan research team aims to bring 30 million bison back to the Canadian Prairies

Genomics project aims to improve bison health

$5.1M dedicated to saving wood bison in Canada as animal faces 'imminent threat'

Genome Canada announces $5.1 million genomics project to protect threatened Canadian bison population

Research team produces first female bison pregnancy with sex-sorted sperm

Kings of the Road

BIG project requires a large and diverse team

Taking a walk on the wild side: How AAFC Scientists are using genetics to help Canada’s wood bison

World’s First Bison Genome Biobank’s Development Boosted by $5.1 Million Funding from Genome Canada

New project has big impact on bison genome biobank’s development at USask

​Toronto Zoo program producing more female wood bison — and that’s no bull

​Research team produces first female bison pregnancy with sex-sorted sperm

Innovation at Work – Wood Bison Calf Born Using Groundbreaking Reproductive Techniques

Big Things to Come in Bison Research

Can the BIG Project Help Save Canada's Bison?

Genome Prairie, Genome Canada announce Bison Integrated Genome Project

​Project aims to create life-saving bison vaccine

Four wood bison at Toronto Zoo are pregnant thanks to reproductive technology

​Research team produces first female bison pregnancy with sex-sorted sperm

Publications

Quotes

Study suggests TB vaccine could help the North’s wood bison

Toronto Zoo program producing more female wood bison — and that’s no bull

Research team produces first female bison pregnancy with sex-sorted sperm

Project aims to create life-saving bison vaccine

Research team produces first female bison pregnancy with sex-sorted sperm