Potomac fever in horses can cause severe diarrhea, high temperatures, abortion of fetuses, lethargy and anorexia
Scientists are investigating whether a species of bacteria shown to cause symptoms similar to Potomac fever in horses is present in Alberta.
It raises the possibility of extra biosecurity and isolation requirements, which could impact the owners of affected horses, said a researcher. <read more>
Information about a new EEE case confirmed in ON can be found here: https://cahss.ca/cahss-tools/disease-alerts/eastern-equine-encephalitis-in-ontario-july-28-2023?l=en-us. Thank you OMAFRA for provid
Information about a new EIA case on a premises in British Columbia has been uploaded onto the equine CAHSS Equine dashboard. Please share this information within your networks to raise awareness of EI
Please note that due to the current outbreak of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in certain states* in the United States, the importation of horses, swine and ruminants is suspended from these states until f