On February 21, 2018, a positive Equine Infectious Anemia result was confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency‘s national reference laboratory for a horse on a premise in Strathcona County, Alberta.
The animal was sampled by an accredited veterinarian because it was exhibiting clinical signs compatible with EIA infection. For humane reasons, the horse was euthanized shortly after sampling.
A CFIA investigation is underway and as per program policy a quarantine has been placed on the on-premises contact animals. The quarantine will remain until all disease response activities have been completed, including follow-up testing and ordering the destruction of positive cases.
More from Horse Sport:
After an exemplary career as one of Canada’s top Dressage riders, seven-time Olympian Christilot Boylen has announced her retirement from team competition.
For only the second time in its history, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has been cancelled but plans are being made for some virtual competitions.
As the Province of Ontario starts to reopen, The Royal’s Board and staff will adhere to all recommendations put forward by government and health officials.
Ontario Equestrian has recently released this update of several financial assistance packages available, including those for farm business.
