Vaccination

Horse Vaccination Programs May Be Impacted By Climate Change

Have you noticed bug season starting earlier and finishing later? Have changes in the weather caused more standing water in your paddocks? If you answered "yes" to these questions and wonder how clima...

A close up view of a horse

Research Reveals Biosecurity Perspectives In Horse Owners

In a new University of Guelph study at the Ontario Veterinary College, preliminary findings reveal that a perception exists among horse owners and some event organizers viewing vaccination as a ‘bulle...

Equine Guelph Offers Vaccination Resources

April is coming and that means time for shots, right? While there are several core boosters that are annual, if you are looking to provide optimal immunity for your horse, a ‘one and done’ approach ma...

A horse receiving a vaccination from a veterinarian

April Is Vaccination Education Month For Horse Owners

Just one horse with an infectious disease diagnosis can close a stable or event facility. Vaccination is the best way to lower risk of loss of use, high treatment costs and unnecessary suffering for t...

OR Continues To Support Horsepeople

Ontario Racing is continuing to communicate with the Ontario Government in regards to vaccinations for horsepeople, the need for the safe return of live racing, and the industry’s ongoing commitment t...

Tioga, Vernon Require Health Documents

Tioga and Vernon Downs are requiring that all horses shipping onto the property for both stabling and ship in racing have documentation of a Coggins test and rabies vaccination within one year, and a ...

MPHRC Drops EHV Vaccination Requirement

The Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission has announced that effective immediately the requirement to have a current EHV vaccination, in order to race at tracks under the jurisdiction of the Ma...