Disease Alerts

Number Confirmed: 20;
Notes: Update 5/20/20: The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) continues to monitor cases of the neuropathic strain of EHV-1 present at Woodbine Racetrack. On May 17, the AGCO reported two thoroughbred horses that resided in Barn 12 at Woodbine had tested positive for the disease, and ordered a number of measures be put in place to address the situation. All 59 horses residing in Barn 12 have since been tested and in total, 20 cases of EHV-1 have now been confirmed among those horses. The affected horses are in isolation or have been sent to the Ontario Veterinary College for treatment. Regrettably one horse has had to be euthanized due to neurological disease. The horses in Barn 12 that tested negative will be retested on May 19. All horses in neighboring Barn 11 are also being tested. To further trace possible contact with the infected animals, Woodbine is identifying all horses and people that may have come into contact with or been in proximity to horses in Barn 12. The AGCO has also ordered Barns 33 and 35 be locked down due to a horse showing signs of fever. The horse has been isolated and will also be tested on May 19. For more information go to https://www.agco.ca/blog/horse-racing/may-2020/industry-notice-20-confirmed-cases-ehv-1-woodbine-racetrack-additional ;