Contagious Equine Metritis

New CEM Case Confirmed In Arizona

August 25, 2011

According to Equine Canada, the World Organization for Animal Health has reported that a new case of Contagious Equine Metritis was confirmed in the United States, on July 21, 2011.

Import Permits, Certificates Still Required

February 13, 2011

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed that import permits will continue to be required for the importation of semen and embryos from the U.S. into Canada during 2011.

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.'

Breeders Need Clear, Immediate Solution To CEM/Border Issue

Tammy McNiven, vice chair of Standardbred Canada and co-owner of Twinbrook Farms, has advised Trot Insider of some time-sensitive issues regarding the importation of chilled semen from the United Stat...

Report: Kentucky Possibly Rid Of CEM

According to an article on kentucky.com, the state of Kentucky may be rid of the sexually-transmitted equine disease contagious equine metritis (CEM).

Contagious Equine Metritis Update

February 10, 2009

Equine Canada today provided an update on the Contagious Equine Metritis situation.

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...

CFIA Notice On CEM

January 21, 2009

The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada is advising stakeholders in Canada that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced revised import requirements as a result of the expa...

Canadian Contagious Equine Metritis Update

January 09, 2009

The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada would like to provide and update on Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) in Canada.

CFIA Releases News About CEM

December 29, 2008

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched an investigation after confirming that horse semen was imported into Canada from a United States stallion subsequently determined to be infected...