Strangles Reported In P.E.I. August 01, 2014 Officials with Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission have announced that there have been two confirmed cases of Strangles in yearlings at a farm in western P.E.I.
More Nova Scotia Strangles Cases April 23, 2014 Veterinarian Dr. Paul Johnston of the Avon Animal Hospital in Windsor, Nova Scotia has been cited as saying that he is aware of 12 to 15 cases of strangles in the West Hants area.
Strangles Confirmed In Nova Scotia April 21, 2014 The CBC has reported that a case of strangles has been confirmed in the Windsor area of Nova Scotia.
Pocono, Chester Take Strangles Precautions March 30, 2012 It has been announced that until further notice, horses shipping from Saratoga to Pocono Downs or Chester Racetrack will be required to show proof of a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test fo...
ORC Addresses Saratoga Strangles March 27, 2012 Due to an outbreak of strangles at Saratoga Raceway, the Ontario Racing Commission advises Ontario tracks to use caution when considering entries of horses showing Saratoga lines in March.
Monticello Takes Strangles Precautions March 26, 2012 Monticello Raceway has announced that it is taking precautions to limit its exposure to an occurrence of streptococcus equi, commonly known as strangles, at Saratoga Harness Raceway.
Health Certificates Required At Meadowlands March 24, 2012 In light of the recent strangles outbreak at Saratoga Raceway, Meadowlands Racetrack has requested that, effective immediately, all horses shipping in to the New Jersey oval must have a 24-hour health...
Tioga & Vernon Set To Open Barn Areas March 23, 2012 Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs, in preparation for the 2012 race seasons, will open their barn areas on April 1.
Board Approves Saratoga Cancellations March 23, 2012 New York State Racing and Wagering Board Chairman John D. Sabini today announced that the Board approved a request from Saratoga Raceway to cancel live racing until April 11, 2012 in the wake of sever...
Health Certificates Required At Yonkers March 23, 2012 Effectively immediately, all horses entering Yonkers Raceway's paddock and barn area will be required to have a current health certificate.
Strangles Outbreak At Saratoga Harness March 23, 2012 Officials with Saratoga Gaming and Raceway have announced that due to and outbreak of strangles in the backstretch, all racing at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway has been cancelled.
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.
