A case of Equine Influenza was reported in a weanling Quarter Horse-cross filly at a property in Nanaimo, BC on July 01, 2021. The filly had been purchased from an auction and arrived displaying clinical signs including coughing and nasal discharge. She has been kept isolated and is recovering; all other horses on the property remain healthy.
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In Bonnyville, AB, a horse diagnosed with Equine Infectious Anemia on June 23rd because it was exhibiting clinical signs compatible with EIA infection had to be euthanized shortly after sampling for humane reasons due to its rapidly-deteriorating condition. The horse had been adopted earlier in the year and had been at the new location for several months. A Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) investigation is underway and movement controls were placed on the on-premises contact animals as per program policy. Initial reports indicate there are other equines on the affected premises. Movement controls will remain until all disease response activities have been completed, including follow-up testing and ordering the destruction of confirmed cases. Trace-out activities may require the CFIA to undertake actions at additional premises as outlined in the current policy. Improved biosecurity protocols have been strongly recommended to the owners to help control the ongoing spread of EIA and protect Canada’s national herd.
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