Horse Health

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Strangles Case Confirmed In Ontario Standardbred Foal

September 01, 2026

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

MPHRC Issues Notice Regarding EHV-1

August 27, 2026

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission (MPHRC) advises all racetracks, horsepeople, trainers, owners, grooms and industry participants to remain vigilant and follow sound biosecurity practic...

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What Is Your Horse Telling You?

August 19, 2026

Horse owners are often taught to watch for obvious signs of discomfort such as pinned ears, tail swishing, bucking or resistance under saddle, but what if we could pick up on much more subtle clues, b...

Equine Guelph Resources On Smoke Inhalation And Horses

"It is a good idea not to work your horse (or yourself) under extremely poor air quality conditions," said Dr. Janet Beeler-Marfisi, Equine Respiratory Researcher. “The evidence in humans suggests the...

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Understanding Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage

Exercise‑induced pulmonary hemorrhage, EIPH or “bleeding,” has been recognized for centuries. The true cause of this disease was misunderstood until modern diagnostic tools revealed that bleeding actu...

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What The Hay?

Hay may look like the simplest part of a horse’s diet, but as University of Guelph professor Dr. Anna Kate Shoveller explains, it’s the foundation of equine health and far more complex than it appears...

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Understanding Potomac Horse Fever

With warmer weather on the horizon, veterinarians and horse owners across Canada grow increasingly concerned about Potomac Horse Fever (PHF).

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Update On Racing Return For Dorchester Barn 1 Horses

The Strangles (Streptococcus equi.) situation involving horses in Barn 1 at Dorchester Downs near London, Ont. continues to improve.

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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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Send Feedback On Equine Code Of Practice

Participants in the Standardbred industry are advised that the period for feedback and public comment on the National Farm Animal Care Council's draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equ...

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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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How Does A Horse Whinny?

Horses make an unusually distinctive mix of sounds including both high and low frequencies. Researchers have now demonstrated how horses produce the sounds we identify a whinny.

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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.