Equine infectious anemia case in Saskatchewan, July 7, 2022
On July 7, 2022, 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 Prince Albert No. 461, Saskatchewan. The horse participated in rodeo activities and had been tested by an accredited veterinarian at the owner’s request to fulfill a requirement for export to the US. No clinical signs of the disease 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 will require the CFIA to undertake actions at additional premises as outlined in the current policy.