Contact us 

The Manitoba government provides several services to help livestock producers protect animal health and prevent economic losses on the farm. The Animal Health and Welfare branch, led by the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO), provides several services and programs to protect animals, food and people with the technical support and expertise of the Animal Health and Welfare Team. 
  

Animal Health and Welfare Team 

The Animal Health and Welfare team works with the public to assess the risks related to emerging animal health and welfare issues. They also collaborate with private veterinarians and industry stakeholders, and participate in provincial and national efforts to advance animal health and welfare issues. The Animal Health and Welfare team engages in veterinary practitioner and producer education and outreach activities to facilitate animal health and welfare improvements in the livestock and poultry industries and to support and strengthen the veterinary infrastructure in Manitoba.

General Inquiry:
Phone: 204-945-7663 in Winnipeg
Fax: 204-945-4327
 
Mailing Address:
Agricultural Service Building
545 University Crescent
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5S6                                     
 

 
Animal Health and Welfare Team Contact Number Email
Dr. Scott Zaari
Chief Veterinary Officer
204-945-7663 scott.zaari@gov.mb.ca 
Dr. Glen Duizer
Animal Health Surveillance Veterinarian
204-471-4758 glen.duizer@gov.mb.ca
Dr. Dale Douma
Veterinary Public Health Epidemiologist
204-782-2711 dale.douma@gov.mb.ca

Veterinary Diagnostic Services Manager
Dr. Lisa Joachim
Animal Welfare Veterinarian
204-794-1591 lisa.joachim@gov.mb.ca

Animal Welfare Veterinarian


Dr. Alexandra Jerao
One Health Rabies Operations Veterinarian
431-279-0239 alexandra.jerao@gov.mb.ca

Extension Veterinarian