Equine Health

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.

Lasix Effective In Treating Racehorses?

December 03, 2010

The Fall 2010 edition of Equine Guelph's Research Update features an article by Natalie Osborne which tackles the subject of respiratory issues with racehorses. A segment of the article discusses furo...

West Nile Claims Essex County Horse

September 21, 2010

According to a report, a horse in Essex County, Ont. had to be euthanized last week, and it was yesterday confirmed that the equine tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

Calculate Your Farm's Biosecurity Risk

Equine Guelph’s new and improved Biosecurity Calculator is a tool designed for horse owners to generate a report that grades them on their biosecurity management

Strangles Cancels RCMP Musical Ride

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride Branch has announced that it has cancelled all previously scheduled performances in Saskatchewan and Alberta between July 2 to July 20, 2010, inclusively...

Longisil Recall Expanded

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

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

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).