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Outbreak Alert: July 28, 2021 - Equine Infectious Anemia, Cariboo Subdivision, BC
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Number Confirmed: 1;
Notes: On July 19, 2021, positive equine infectious anemia (EIA) results were confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) national reference laboratory for a horse located on a premises in Cariboo, Subdivision C, British Columbia. The horse had been tested by an accredited veterinarian at the owner’s request to fulfill a requirement prior to being moved to another premises. No clinical signs were noted at the time of sampling. A CFIA investigation is underway and as per program policy, movement controls have been placed on the infected horse and any on-premises contact animals. Initial reports indicate there are other equines on the affected premises. Movement controls will remain until all disease response activities have been completed, including follow-up testing and ordering the destruction of confirmed cases. Trace-out activities may require the CFIA to undertake actions at additional premises as outlined in the current policy.
