Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Digital EIA Test Certificates Mandatory

December 09, 2021

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) national equine infectious anemia (EIA) disease control program implemented the mandatory use of digital EIA test certificates (Coggins) on December 1, 2021.

Import Permits Online At ‘My CFIA’

August 27, 2019

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced that import permits for equine can now be accessed via the organization’s ‘My CFIA’ service, which is the agency’s secure and convenient online servic...

Equine Anemia Case Confirmed In Alberta

December 27, 2017

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently confirmed a case of Equine Infectious Anemia in Alberta.

Quarantine After Equine Anemia Positive

October 24, 2017

On October 19, a positive Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) result was confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) national reference laboratory for a horse located on premises in Lacombe C...

Equine Infectious Anemia Report

October 20, 2016

A report from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) provides an update from the working group tasked to design a national framework on Equine Infectious Anemia control.

Input Sought On Biosecurity Standards

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), in collaboration with Equine Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and other partner organizations, is working to develop a farm and facility-leve...

CBSA / CFIA Trade Consultation Session

October 08, 2013

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), in conjunction with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is hosting a trade consultation session via WebEx with a focus on the importation of products r...

ORC: Horses From Texas, New Mexico Require Import Permit

January 28, 2011

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), which regulates all cross border shipment of animals from the U.S, has announced that all horses coming from Texas and New Mexico must be accompanied with a...

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.

Import Permits And USDA Health Certificates Required For Equine Semen And Embryos From U.S.

February 02, 2009

Effective January 30, 2009, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced that an import permit is now required for the importation of semen and embryos from the U.S. into Canada. These revised im...