Disease alerts - Equine influenza in Quebec, June 27, 2023 - Equine influenza in Quebec, June 27, 2023 - Equine influenza in Quebec, June 27, 2023

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Regulatory Category- Federal:

Annually Notifiable

Regulatory Category- Province or Territory:

Immediately Notifiable

Animal Type:

Equine

Susceptible Animal Types:

Equine

Animal Class:

Terrestrial

Disease Agent:

Influenza

Disease Agent Type:

Virus

Organization:

Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

Region:

Quebec

Production System:

Other

Event Size:

1 individual

Problem(s):

Respiratory signs;
Unknown

Topics:

Endemic

Start Date

Jun/27/2023

End Date

Jun/27/2023

Website

Equine Disease Communication Center

Equine influenza in Quebec, June 27, 2023

Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ)

Equine influenza has been confirmed in MRC Marguerite-D'Youville, Quebec. There is one confirmed case in a 15 year old gelding Haflinger horse on June 27, 2023 by PCR. Biosafety and quarantine measures are in place. For guidance on vaccination of horses for influenza and other equine contagious diseases, contact a veterinarian.