Equine Health

More Horses At Vernon Have EHV-1

It has been reported that a total of four horses at the now-quarantined stable area at Vernon Downs in New York State have tested positive for Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1).

ORC Issues Caution Regarding EHV-1

The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) notes that the Vernon Downs' stable area remains under quarantine as a safety precaution after a case of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) was diagnosed on Saturday. Th...

Vernon Under Quarantine; Racing To Continue With No Ship-Ins

Vernon Downs' stable area remains under quarantine as a safety precaution after a case of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) was diagnosed on Saturday. The virus is currently contained to one barn on the V...

Vernon Shut Down With Equine Herpes Case

After a confirmed case of equine herpes at Vernon Downs, management and the New York Gaming Commission have made the decision to cancel racing tonight at Vernon Downs in the best interest of the harne...

Equine Guelph Report Of EHV-1 Case

A reminder to participants to use caution and take appropriate steps With reference to Equine Guelph’s report of a case of Equine Herpes Virus 1 in a horse in Ontario, the Ontario Racing Commission (O...

Case Of EHV-1 Confirmed In Ontario

Equine Guelph has announced that a horse in Ontario --- in Wellington County, specifically --- has been infected with equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).

ORC Notice Regarding EHV-1

The Ontario Racing Commission has been made aware of a case of Equine Herpes Virus 1 in a horse at Santa Anita Park. There have been no other reported cases of EHV-1 at the California track.

EHV 1 Case Reported In Quebec

February 28, 2013

Equine Canada's Health and Welfare Committee is notifying horse owners that Neurotropic Equine Herpes Virus-1 (nEHV-1) has been reported in a horse in the province of Quebec. This is the neurological ...

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.

Draft Equine Code Of Practice Released For Public Comment

December 05, 2012

Equine Canada and the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) are pleased to announce the launch of the public comment period on the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines.

Humeral and Scapular Fracture Study

November 30, 2012

Dr. Erin McKerney, in collaboration with Dr. Susan Stover from the J.D Wheat Veterinary Orthopedic Research Laboratory at UC Davis is conducting a study to better understand the events that lead to ca...