SEPTEMBER 2017 THE RIDER /11 Confirmed in Two Ontario Horses


(http://www.inspection.gc.ca/animals/terrestrial- animals/diseases/immediately-notifiable/west-nile- virus/surveillance/eng/1346131121021/134613121 3336)


OMAFRA website at: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/hor ses/westnile.htm#surveillance Questions with respect to veterinary public health issues or responses in Ontario should be directed to: Dr. Catherine Filejski, Public Health Veterinarian Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Tel. (416) 212-0424 e-mail: catherine.filejski@ontario.ca Questions with respect to animal health issues or


human exposure to mosquitoes in the area which may potentially be carrying WNV is minimized. Depending on the time of year, the owners of prop- erties on which a EQUINE HEALTH ADVISORY August 22, 2017 positive equine WNV case is di- agnosed may be asked to allow public health mos- quito traps to be placed around their property for surveillance purposes – there is no cost to the prop- erty owner for this. Equine neurological cases are posted on the


when identified, may be followed up by the local public health unit to determine the vaccination sta- tus of the horse and whether the exposure of the horse was local or travel related. The public health unit will also ensure that


range of animal and bird species, including horses, dogs, cats, deer, crows, chickens, geese, jays, rap- tors and owls. Horses and birds of the corvid fam- ily, including ravens, magpies, jays and crows, are particularly susceptible to WNV. Positive equine cases of WNV in Ontario,


August and September, although cases can occur into October if environmental conditions permit the survival of the mosquito vector species. Ontario’s local public health units are currently conducting mosquito surveillance. Birds are the natural host for the virus, which is transmitted to horses and hu- mans by mosquitoes which have bitten an infected bird. As of August 19, 2017, there have been 14 re- ported (confirmed or probable) human cases of West Nile virus infection in Ontario. As well there have been 264 positive mosquito pools, from 26 different health units, identified across the province. www.publichealthontario.ca/en/DataAn- dAnalytics/Pages/WNV.aspx WNV infections have been reported in a wide


cases occur in the horse population at varying lev- els each year. Most equine cases of WNV occur between


able and veterinarians should ensure that vaccina- tions are up-todate in their clients’ animals. There is no vaccine for humans and no treatment, other than supportive, once a person is infected. West Nile Virus is endemic in Ontario and


Effective equine vaccines for WNV are avail-


WNV as a differential diagnosis in horses with neu- rological signs, and can identify positive cases through appropriate testing. WNV is an immedi- ately notifiable disease under both the federal Health of Animals Act and the provincial Animal Health Act. Signs of WNV (such as lethargy, ataxia, facial tremors, muscle fasciculation and limb paral- ysis) can mimic a variety of encephalitides includ- ing rabies, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), hepatic encephalopathy, equine protozoal myeloen- cephalitis (EPM), and equine herpes virus 1 (EHV- 1). Please visit CFIA’s webpage for more information


on testing


culture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) was notified of two positive test results for West Nile Virus (WNV); one from a 10-year-old gelding in Simcoe County and the other from a 25-year-old mare in Bruce County. The Simcoe County gelding was euthanized after developing severe neurologi- cal signs and seizures. The mare developed severe neurological deficits in all four limbs as well as fa- cial hyperaesthesia and is recovering under veteri- nary medical supervision. Veterinarians in Ontario should consider


Animal Health and Welfare Branch/Office of the Chief Veterinarian for Ontario Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs On August 21, the Ontario Ministry of Agri-


responses in Ontario should be directed to: Dr. Christa Arsenault Lead Veterinarian – Provincial Biosecurity Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Af- fairs Tel. (519) 826-4043 e-mail: Christa.Arsenault@ontario.ca Or for Equine Health to: Dr. Alison Moore Lead Veterinarian – Animal Health and Welfare Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Tel: (519) 826-4514 e-mail: alison.moore@ontario.ca Agricultural Information Contact Centre: 1-877-424-1300 E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca www.ontario.ca/omafra


West Nile Virus infection


Advertise in our Classifieds!


WE SELL QuALITY FOR LESS! 519-443-7333 • johnfletcher@kwic.com


BANK • FINANCING • LEASE TO OWN • TRADE-INS 2173 Cockshutt Road, Waterford, ON


Floor. 2,190 lbs. Light for an SUV. Removable Divider, Step Up


bi-weekly including tax with $0 Down


Payment $71.37


2 HORSE STRAIGHT 7'6" Tall 80" Wide 10.5"


2017 2 Horse Straight BP With Nose Ramp/Rear Ramp, 7’6” Tall 80” Wide 12.5 Floor, Easy Access for your Horse,


2 Saddle Racks, Padded Dividers, List $ 20,995 $16,995


bi-weekly including tax with $0 Down


2018 Lakota Colt 7411 7ft Wide 4H 11ft Shortwall


This Amazing Deal!!


All Aluminum! Do Not Miss


Pull out Sofa, 6cu ft Fridge, Power Awning, Electric over Hydraulic Jack, double sink, microwave, A/C, Furnace, Full bathroom, Sink in bathroom wit Vanity cabinet, Shower, Toilet, 6 gallon hot water heater, D Pot Lighting in Living quarters, AM/FM Stereo with interior and exterior speakers, Stud wall on furthest back stall, Escape door, 60/40 split rear doors, rear collapsible tack with removable 4 Saddle pans, All aluminum floor under living quarters with 2×8 pressure treated plank flooring in horse area, Lined and Insulated horse area walls, Easy slam latch horse dividers, Lakota Plant made heavy duty drop down windows, Rear Load lights, 2 Propane tanks, 2 Batteries GRP Marine with Shut off


Financing Bi-Weekly $176.19


Payment including Tax, $1,000 Down Only. 5.99% Interest. List Price $61,995 - Sale Price $47,995!


Payment $100.86


2017 3 Horse SL Gooseneck Large Dress w/ Saddle Racks 7’6” Tall 4,880 lbs. Alum


Wheels. Escape Door, Step Up Diamond Plate front of GN List $32,995 $25,995


bi-weekly including tax with $0 Down


Payment $153.95


2017 2 Horse STR. Gooseneck Large Dress w/ Saddle Racks


1 Escape Door, Ramp w/Dutch Door. Lots of Windows Alum Wheels


bi-weekly including tax with $0 Down


2018 Bison 8408


Ranger


7’6” Tall, 8’ Wide. Lots of room ful a great price


and interior décor in this 2017


Living Quarter Features: Slide out with Dinette that Folds down to Bed, Re- cessed cooktop, Cognac Maple Hardwood Cabinet Doors, Microwave, 3 cu ft, Fridge, Sink, Extra Overhead Cabinets, Extra 2 Shirt Closets in Gooseneck, TV Antenna, 15,000 BTU Ducted A/C, Water Heater Gas DSI, AM/FM Stereo with added exterior Marine speakers, Toilet, Shower with Glass door, Extra Cupboards in bathroom Trailer Features: Hydraulic Jack – no more Cranking, Power Awning, White, Graphics Package, A.T.P Stoneguard Protection PKG, Spare Tire, 2 Batteries, GRP 24 w/ Shut- off, 7200# Axles, “E” Rated Tires, Brite Nose, Stud Wall in front stall, Escape Door, LED (Taillights & Markers), Mangers with Extra Storage


Financing Bi-Weekly $206.00


Payment including Tax, $1,000 Down Only. 5.99% Inter- est. List Price $69,995 - Sale Price $55,995!


www.fletchershorsetrailers.com Brand new wood


List $30,995 $23,995 Payment $139.25


$11,995


$23,995


$16,995 $25,995


NEW!


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54