Import Restrictions Lifted for Horses from Florida Entering Canada

you're listening to an article from horse sport.com. import restrictions lifted for horses from florida entering canada. ottawa, on—the breeds & industry division of equine canada would like to inform all stakeholders of the canadian horse industry that the canadian food inspection agency (cfia) has removed import restrictions on horses from florida entering canada that were put in place due to a 2008 outbreak of equine piroplasmosis in the state of florida. current import requirements for horses entering canada may be found using the cfia automated import reference system (airs) at to determine specific import requirements for each horse, specific parameters that refer to each horse’s circumstances will need to be entered and customized import requirements will be provided. canadian importers can also contact one of the following cfia area offices to request up-to-date requirements for importing horses to canada:. advertisement scroll to continue with content for the atlantics. dr. allan mclean animal health staff veterinarian atlantic area telephone: (506) 851-7871 fax: (506) 851-3700 internet: mcleanaw@inspection.gc.ca. for québec. dr. alain lajoie program specialist— importation program network—quebec telephone: (514) 283-3815 (4210) fax: (514) 283-6214 internet: lajoiea@inspection.gc.ca. for ontario. dr. susan wray program specialist—import program network—ontario telephone: (519) 826-2810 fax: (519) 837-9771 internet: wrays@inspection.gc.ca. for the west. dr gary kruger veterinary program specialist program network—west telephone: (403) 292-5825 fax: (403) 292-6629 internet: krugerg@inspection.gc.ca.