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Case of Equine Infectious Anemia Reported in Alberta

On Sept. 27, 2019, a positive Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) result was confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s national reference laboratory for a pony located on a premises in Thorhild County in the province of Alberta. The pony had been sampled by an accredited veterinarian to fulfill a condition of sale and prior to […]
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One Case of West Nile Virus Has Been Reported in Ontario

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed one case of West Nile virus in Waterloo County, Ontario. The Equine Disease Communication Center reports that one mare showed clinical signs, including ataxia, on August 28, 2019. West Nile virus was confirmed by a veterinarian on September 13, 2019. The unvaccinated mare is […]