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Printed on Recycled Paper Neurotropic Equine Herpes Virus-1 Status Update


June 3, 2011 - Ottawa, ON — Equine Canada’s Health and Welfare Committee is sharing the fol- lowing status update on Neurotropic Equine Herpes Virus-1 (nEHV-1) received today from Alberta and Western Canada. This information comes as a result of consultations among the Chief Provincial Veteri- narian for Alberta, members of the Alberta Veteri- nary Medical Association, faculty members, Univer- sity of Calgary Veterinary Medicine, local Albertan equine practitioners, in addition to veterinarians from British Columbia and Saskatchewan. To date the reported positive cases of nEHV-1 in Alberta are as follows:


• One neurological case (now recovered) first found positive at the start of May


• Three cases positive with mild respiratory signs/fever are all now recovered


• Four PCR positive horses, showing no clinical signs


ture), indicated two positive nEHV-1 cases con- firmed through the laboratory. These cases had either direct or indirect contact with horses that were at the Ogden, Utah competition.


It appears all of the cases and suspected cases remain in horses associated with the cutting horse industry.


• One new neurological case ,responding well to treatment, that attended cutting events in Alberta • One of the previously ‘suspect’ neurological cases in Northern Alberta that was at the cutting competi- tion in Lloydminster (reported in last update).


Central Ontario Pleasure Driving Association


as follows: To date suspect cases of nEHV-1 in Alberta are


• One previously reported neurologic case. The mild neurological signs are almost resolved and the horse remains under quarantine. To date testing has been negative.


• The second suspect with mild neurological signs in Northern Alberta that was at the cutting competition in Lloydminster (reported in last update) still remains in the suspect list.


• New neurological suspect case from Central Alberta was euthanized due in part to complications with previous significant medical conditions. Test- ing is pending.


• New neurological suspect case with mild fever from Central Alberta. Testing is pending. The update in Saskatchewan, from the Prairie Diagnostic Services laboratory, indicated a single confirmed case that was present at the Lloydminster competition. Previously reported cases in February 2011, from this laboratory, are not considered part of the current EHV-1 outbreak.


The update in British Columbia, from the Ani- mal Health Centre laboratory (Ministry of Agricul-


All other disciplines outside of the cutting industry continue at this time to be considered low risk. The decision to cancel competitions and shows in other disciplines should be made in partnership with their associated veterinarian to develop a risk assessment of each situation. Excellent resources on biosecurity protocols for the equine community can be found on the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association website, and the equestrian federation websites of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The following is an earlier statement from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA): Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) is a disease pre- sent in Canada and is not a federally controlled dis- ease. Subsequently, in accordance with international guidelines, CFIA has no authority for requesting certification related to this disease from the United States Department of Agriculture when importing horses from the United States (US). Import condi- tions for all horses entering Canada from the US will not be changed in relation to the recent reports of EHV cases in the US. However, as always, imported horses need to comply with all current Canadian import conditions. In addition, arrival of unwell horses at the border can affect the import process.


Equine Canada is working with the offices of Canada’s chief veterinarians to monitor the situation and keep our members abreast of developments. We will post new information and status updates regard- ing EHV-1 neurological cases on our website at www.equinecanada.ca.


Outbreak control of nEHV-1 is dependent on proper biosecurity or containment strategies. Equine Canada strongly urges owners to consult the following resources to better understand the nature and control of this infectious disease:


• Neurologic EHV-1: The Top Five Things You Need to Know — http://bit.ly/iRrE3p • Update on EHV-1 Conference Call - May 25, 2011 — http://bit.ly/jPHF63


From Our Founder


Remembering JUNE 1977


This was the third edition of The Canadian Rider in the Magazine for- mat. The front cover featured a steer wrestler and reminded readers that Rodeo season was getting underway. This issue was devoted to farm build- ings.


Red Ribbon Sales announced the All Breed Futurity for Western World. The event was held at the Coliseum at Exhibition Place Toronto. All classes had a $5,000 purse.


The Appaloosa National Horse Show was held on July 15 to 23 in Syracuse NY. The show committee was made up from the 7 Appaloosa associations in NY. 1977 was the 30 Anniversary of the event.


The Rider had a feature on the Canadian Kanata Pony with the Appaloosa colour.


Ontario Combined Driving Association


The Ontario Rodeo Association and the Rodeo Stock Contractor-Pro-


ducer had approved the 1977 Rodeos and set the permit price at $5.00. The first Rodeo of the season was at Picov’s Horseman’s Centre on June 4 & 5.


Belvedere Cigarettes announced that they were part of the ORA rodeo Circuit and would be presenting spe- cial pewter belt buckles. The Cigarette Manufacturer took the back cover of The Rider to announce the circuit. We would be incarcerated for eternity if we ran ads like that today.


Kozy Acres in the Cayuga, Bin- brook area in Haldimand County announced the start up of their new club. President was Len Chouinard and Leo Chouinard was elected VP by the 28 members.


The Rider provided extensive coverage for the Morgan Horse Club.


1977 was a great year for profes- sional Rodeo in Canada. Total purse at the start of the season was $875,124.


Dave Tomlin was elected presi- dent of Central Saddle Club . Some names you might remember from that


club were Ron Bast,Jamie Simpson, Art Brewer, Don Rayner, Nelson Cole, Ethel Tomlin and Pauline McNamara.


Timber Trail Western Riders sponsored a three day trail ride in Havelock, Ontario. The ride was orga- nized by Melvin Wood, John Lawren- son and Bonnie Stephen’s.


The Burlington - Aldershot Lions Club held their Annual International Horse Show on June 17 -18-19. Show Manager was Bob Carey.


The Rider received a letter from Dr. Campbell DVM of the Lynden Animal Clinic on how much he enjoyed the new magazine format.


The Lindsay Horsemen’s Associ- ation were thrilled by the performance of their Queen candidate at Quartera- ma ‘77. It seems Roseanne did a grand job. Her mother was seen chewing her finger nails during the performance. One thing missing from the story is Roseanne’s last name. If any one knows her whereabouts have her con- tact The Rider. We can then complete the story from 34 years ago.


The Red Valley Saddle Club of Strathroy, Ontario announced that they were under way with the new show season at the Strathroy Fair Grounds.


The Niagara Trail Riders, who were established in 1969, also had their trail rides scheduled to go.


Simon Chartrand, 23 of Calgary, set out on a ride to Ste.Tite in Quebec. He rode an Appaloosa named Chico. The ride was estimated at 3,000 miles.


The Western Horse Association invited everyone to their 25 Anniver- sary show and party at Picov’s Horse- man’s Centre.


Don’t forget to give George Hewitt’s web site a visit - http://triple- r-ranch.piczo.com/cowboywallsoffame and http:// keepspurringcowboyadven- ture.com


Aidan W. Finn CD President


http://www.orangeapeel.com For canine cancer support http://www.smilingblueskies.com


• Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) — http://1.usa.gov/jxev5j


• Message to Alberta Horse Owners — Neurotropic Equine Herpes Virus-1 (nEHV-1) — http://bit.ly/jCFMas


• Facts About Equine Herpes Virus — http://bit.ly/khha91


• The American Association of Equine Practitioners — http://bit.ly/j5XShc


• Equine Health Alert - State of Idaho, Department of Agriculture — http://bit.ly/jsd1gr


• Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) Situation Report (May 19, 2011) — http://bit.ly/jbImfu • Ontario Veterinary College Blog — http://bit.ly/2nWet


About Equine Canada


Equine Canada is Canada’s national governing body for equestrianism. A member-driven, charita- ble institution, it is the executive branch of the Canadian Equestrian Team, and the national author- ity for equestrian competition; the national voice for recreational riders; and the national association for equine welfare, breeding, and industry. Equine Canada is recognised by the Government of Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national organisation representing equestrian sport and equine interests. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca.


Your June/July Rider Due to all the fear and uncertainty surrounding


the strike by the Canadian Union Of Postal Workers over the past several weeks the decision was made to combine our June and July issues.


It is my belief that Canada Post should be declared an essential service. TV, radio, the internet - all these forms of communication cannot be stopped by a strike. Only communication by mail, in our case, publishing and distributing a newspa- per, can be held hostage by a union. Barry Finn, Publisher, The Rider


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