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ORC EHV-1 Update: Restrictions Lifted

The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has announced that there have been no reports of any further clinical cases in horses stabled in the Lower Barn of the Campbellville Training Centre. ORC Manager of Veterinary Services Dr. Adam Chambers confirms that horses stabled in this barn will be allowed to enter into races (make entries) and […]
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EHV-1 in Ontario: ORC Update

As of May 28, 2013, there have been no further confirmed cases of EHV-1 in Ontario since the restrictions on racing were imposed. At the request of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC), Dr Scott Weese, an expert in infectious disease control at the Ontario Veterinary College, conducted an examination of the conditions at the Campbellville […]
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ORC Continues to Monitor and Investigate EHV-1 Cases

As reported on May 21st, the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has been closely monitoring and investigating the confirmed reports of EHV-1 in two standardbreds that had been at the Campbellville Training Centre. Due to the infectious and serious nature of this disease, the focus has been to ensure that Ontario’s equine athletes are protected. ORC Manager […]
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EHV-1 Reported at Ontario Training Centre

There have been confirmed reports of EHV-1 in two Standardbreds in Ontario, from horses that either were or are at the Campbellville Training Centre. Due to the infectious nature of this disease it is important that decisive measures be taken to protect our equine athletes.  Therefore, no horses that are or were stabled at the […]
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2013 Quarter Horse Program

Details of the 2013 Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program (QHRIDP) have been announced by the Program Administrator. Cooperatively developed with input from the Quarter Horse industry, the 2013 Program maintains a solid racing program and significant support for breeders. With purses being offered of close to $3.7 million, the 2013 Racing Program includes a stakes program worth over $750,000, […]
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Confirmed Case of EHV-1 at Vernon Downs, NY

The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) notes that the Vernon Downs’ stable area remains under quarantine as a safety precaution after a case of Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) was diagnosed on Saturday. The virus is currently contained to one barn on the Vernon backstretch. Due to the report of this confirmed case, ORC Manager of Veterinary Services Dr. Adam Chambers […]
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ORC Announces Continuation of Horse Improvement Program

Rod Seiling, Chair of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) announced today that planning and implementation of the 2013 Horse Improvement Program (HIP) is moving forward. Funding of up to $30 million will be used to develop the Standardbred and Thoroughbred components of HIP, through work that will take place in the near future consulting with […]
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ORC Announces 1st Quarter Race Dates

The Director of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) today announced the decision on the applications received seeking variances to the assigned dates for 2013. A total of 5 applications were received from 4 different racetrack operators, which in total sought to reduce the number of 2013 race dates in January, February and March from 224 […]
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ORC Introduces Measures to Determine 2013 Race Dates

The Director of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) today announced measures to begin the process of determining the 2013 race date schedule, and to facilitate the continuance of pari-mutuel wagering beginning January 1, 2013. The interim 2013 race date schedule will be based on the approved 2012 schedule. This action has been taken, understanding that […]