ORC: Be Cautious Of EHV-1 January 02, 2013 On Wednesday, January 2, the Ontario Racing Commission released a notice to the industry in response to a case of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) at Sports Creek Raceway.
UPDATE: EHV Case In Michigan December 30, 2012 The Michigan Department of Agriculture is reporting a confirmed case of Equine Herpesvirus (rhino) in a horse that raced at Sports Creek Raceway last Saturday, December 22.
Equine Guelph Offers Biosecurity Workshops February 08, 2012 Equine Guelph is pleased to offer biosecurity workshops and an e-Session to promote measures horse owners can take to protect their horses from sporadic disease, outbreaks and infectious diseases.
Confirmed Equine Herpes Case In Ontario January 20, 2012 The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has been notified of a confirmed case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), caused by equine herpes virus 1 (EHV-1), in Southe...
Biosecurity Initiative Grant For Equine Guelph November 04, 2011 From sporadic disease to outbreaks, infectious diseases have a tremendous impact on the equine industry and highlight the need for increased biosecurity awareness and education.
Equine Herpes Detected In NJ April 15, 2011 The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has quarantined a horse farm in Colts Neck, Monmouth County, after six horses contracted the neurologic form of Equine Herpes Virus, Type One (EHV-1).
Another EHV-1 Positive; Dover To Halt Racing? December 18, 2008 Delawareonline.com has reported that the presence of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) has been confirmed in a second Delaware standardbred. The news apparently has officials considering a temporary halt t...
Second Delaware Horse Positive For EHV-1? December 16, 2008 Delaware State veterinarian Dr. Heather Hirst has been quoted as saying that a second case of equine herpesvirus-1 is suspected in an area standardbred.
Pennsylvania Also Bans 'Dovington' Horses December 11, 2008 Officials from Pennsylvania have followed New Jersey's lead and, for now, banned standardbreds that were at the Dovington Training Center. The action comes due to the confirmation of a seven-year-old ...