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Equine Infectious Anemia

Sturgeon County, AB

Alert ID: 730

October 25, 2017

Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency

On October 13, 2017 a positive Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) result was confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) national reference laboratory for a horse that had been sampled by an accredited veterinarian on a premise in Sturgeon County, Alberta (AB). The horse was exhibiting clinical signs that were compatible with EIA and it died shortly after being sampled. A CFIA investigation is currently underway and it has been reported that there are several other equine animals on the index premises. Work is being done to identify other potential contacts as per current policy.

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