Longisil Recall Expanded June 29, 2010 The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada would like to inform all stakeholders that Health Canada is advising veterinarians, livestock producers and pet owners that Vétoquinol N.-A. has vol...
Study: Gene Mutation Affects West Nile Vulnerability In Horses May 14, 2010 According to a report, researchers have found that horses with a particular mutated gene increases their susceptibility to contract West Nile Virus.
Government Helps Improve Animal Care Practices May 07, 2010 Equine Canada is pleased to announce that the Code of Practice for Horses will now be updated.
CEM Update On Trot Radio December 18, 2009 An outbreak of contagious equine metritis (CEM) in the United States in 2008 sent Canadian breeders scrambling to find answers and solutions to red-tape border issues earlier this year.
United States' Contagious Equine Metritis Investigation Winding Down October 01, 2009 According to an article last week on thehorse.com, the investigation into the outbreak of Contagious Equine Metritis south of the border may be 'winding down.'
Quarantined Hoosier Horses Removed September 30, 2009 Hoosier Park Racing and Casino has detected two horses in the quarantine barn exhibiting fever. As a precautionary measure, both horses have been removed from the grounds into a secondary quarantine f...
Tests Returned For Quarantined Horses September 23, 2009 Hoosier Park Racing and Casino received test results back from horses quarantined on the backstretch for Streptococcus equi (equine strangles).
Hoosier Strangles Cases Confirmed September 16, 2009 Hoosier Park Racing and Casino received confirmation today that the two horses previously exhibiting signs of Streptococcus equi (equine strangles), have been confirmed positive.
BC Horses Test Positive For West Nile September 14, 2009 According to a report by thegovmonitor.com, it has been confirmed that a horse in both the Fraser Valley and in the South Okanagan have been infected with the West Nile Virus.
Barn Quarantined At Hoosier Park September 12, 2009 Hoosier Park Racing and Casino took precautionary measures today when symptoms of a case of Streptococcus equi (strangles), a contagious bacterial disease, was suspected in a thoroughbred racehorse on...
Heat Is Hazardous To Horses July 28, 2009 An interesting article was posted today on CentreWellington.com pertaining to heat-related hazards that can effect horses.
$1M For Stem Cell Research At U Of G July 20, 2009 A University of Guelph researcher has been awarded a prestigious post-doctoral fellowship worth more than $1 million over three years to advance pioneering research into using stem cells to treat cart...