Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Kills Four Ontario Horses

In a September 4th health alert from the Equine Disease Communication Center, it was reported that Eastern Equine Encephalitis had been confirmed in two horses, that were subsequenly euthanized. One case was in the Greater Sudbury area. A six-year-old mare showed clinical signs starting on August 15th. These included: ataxia, circling, fever, head pressing, somnolence, […]

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Eastern Ontario

On August 9, 2014, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) was notified of a confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a horse in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. The 12-year old unvaccinated gelding with no travel history was euthanized following the sudden onset and progression of […]

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Ontario

On August 16, 2013, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) was notified of a confirmed case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in one horse in Simcoe County. The 11-year-old gelding had an incomplete vaccination history and no history of travel outside the county. The horse exhibited acute onset of depression and fever, with some neurological […]

Equine Canada Health Alert Updates

Horse Tests Positive for Vesicular Stomatitis in Las Animas, Colorado August 2, 2012 A horse tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS) in Las Animas County, Colorado on August 2, 2012. Vesicular Stomatitis is a reportable disease as per the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), meaning that horse owners must immediately report the presence of any […]