Equine Strangles

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New Protocols For Dorchester Barn 1 Horses

In a further update on the Strangles situation involving horses in Barn 1 at Dorchester Downs near London, Ont., a group consisting of veterinary and industry experts decided, out of an abundance of c...

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New Ontario Racing Update On Strangles Cases In London

After extensive consultation with veterinary and industry experts, Ontario Racing is providing an update regarding the protocols in place to allow Barn 1 at Dorchester Downs near London, Ont. to retur...

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Strangles Case Confirmed In Ontario Standardbred

February 18, 2026

The Equine Disease Communication Centre (EDCC) has reported that a case of equine strangles has been confirmed in a Standardbred located in Ontario.

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Ontario Racing Update On Strangles Cases In London Area

February 12, 2026

Ontario Racing, in collaboration with a number of veterinary and industry experts, announced on Thursday, Feb. 12 a plan for a return to racing for horses housed in approved quadrants of Barn 1 at Dor...

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AGCO Issues Update On London Area Strangles Cases

January 21, 2026

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued an additional update on Wednesday, Jan. 21 regarding the confirmed cases of Strangles (Streptococcus equi) at Dorchester Downs, a Standardbre...

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AGCO Update On Strangles Cases At Ontario Stable

January 07, 2026

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued an additional update on Wednesday, Jan. 7 regarding the confirmed cases of Strangles (Streptococcus equi) at Dorchester Downs, a Standardbred...

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Update On Strangles Outbreak At Ontario Stable

January 06, 2026

The Equine Disease Communication Centre (EDCC) has issued an update regarding the Strangles outbreak at an Ontario Standardbred training facility located in Middlesex County.

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Update On Strangles Cases In London Area

December 31, 2025

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an update regarding the confirmed cases of Strangles (Streptococcus equi) at Dorchester Downs, a Standardbred training centre in the Lond...

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Strangles Cases Confirmed In Ontario Standardbreds

December 16, 2025

The Equine Disease Communication Centre (EDCC) has reported that cases of equine strangles have been confirmed in Standardbred horses located in Ontario.

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Strangles Confirmed In Ontario Standardbreds

December 10, 2025

The Equine Disease Communication Centre (EDCC) has reported that a case of equine strangles has been confirmed in three horses — including two Standardbreds — located in Ontario.

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Strangles Case Confirmed In Ontario Standardbred

September 23, 2025

The Equine Disease Communication Centre (EDCC) has reported that a case of equine strangles has been confirmed in a Standardbred located in Ontario.

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Equine Guelph Reports On Strangles Testing Research

Strangles, the highly contagious upper respiratory disease caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus equi (S. equi), has been front and centre on social media lately with numerous disease alerts being po...

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Strangles Confirmed In Ontario Standardbreds

February 29, 2024

The Equine Disease Communication Centre (EDCC) has reported that a case of equine strangles has been confirmed in two Standardbreds located in Ontario.