Wiagro,
Just for you. I checked the ALMA web site... Horses are not even listed for future regulation... let alone a requirement enforced now.
Here is the latest AB AG notice on horse desease:
From the May 30, 2011 Issue of Agri-News
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A case of nEHV-1 with neurological symptoms was confirmed in a Southern Alberta horse. The horse is isolated and is recovering.
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“While news of this case has been reported on many websites and internet blogs, it is important for Alberta horse owners to have correct information about this equine disease,” says Dr. Gerald Hauer, Chief Provincial Veterinarian. “We want horse owners to be aware of the current situation, and to understand what this virus is and how they can protect their horses. Albertans also need to be assured that this virus poses no human health risk.”
Equine Herpes Virus -1 is a contagious disease of horses that has been around for a long time. The classical form of the disease causes respiratory disease, abortions in mares and rarely neurological (brain and spinal cord) disease. In the past few years, a new strain of the virus has emerged in North America that is more likely to cause severe disease symptoms. The new strain is called neuropathogenic or neurotropic Equine Herpes Virus -1, nEHV-1.
“nEHV -1 can be spread directly between horses through the nasal secretions of infected horses,” says Hauer. “The disease can also be transferred indirectly by equipment and people, although again, it poses no human health risk.”
The best practices to protect your horses from this and other infectious diseases are to follow sound biosecurity practices. These practices prevent the spread of infectious disease. Best biosecurity practices include: •hand washing in between handling individual horses
•no sharing of equipment and feeding utensils between horses
•changing your clothes and footwear after handling sick equines
•disinfect any environment and equipment exposed to sick equines (stalls, trailers, tack)
•monitor your horses closely for signs of infection (fever, loss of appetite, nasal discharge, lethargy, etc.)
•if your horse is not well, call your veterinarian to determine the cause of illness
•prevent exposure of your horse to sick horses
•vaccinate your horses against common infectious diseases – while vaccinations don’t specifically protect horses against nEHV-1, they do prevent other diseases and make your horse more likely to remain healthy
•speak to your veterinarian about the vaccines you should use on your horses
“People can continue to enjoy equine activities if they apply some simple precautions for keeping horses healthy,” says Hauer. “Horse owners are encouraged to contact their local veterinarian to discuss their concerns regarding nEHV-1 and biosecurity practices.”
To learn more about equine biosecurity, visit the Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development website. As well as general information on biosecurity, there is species specific biosecurity protocols for the industry. On the website, you can also access the Equine Biosecurity Principles and Best Practices Guide.
Contact:
Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian
780-427-3448
Fax : 780-415-0810
There is NO mention anywhere about a tracability program requirement... or premises requirement for Horses.
Just for you. I checked the ALMA web site... Horses are not even listed for future regulation... let alone a requirement enforced now.
Here is the latest AB AG notice on horse desease:
From the May 30, 2011 Issue of Agri-News
Sign up for our
E-Newsletter
Agri-News Home
Download pdf - 141K
---------------------------------------
A case of nEHV-1 with neurological symptoms was confirmed in a Southern Alberta horse. The horse is isolated and is recovering.
.
“While news of this case has been reported on many websites and internet blogs, it is important for Alberta horse owners to have correct information about this equine disease,” says Dr. Gerald Hauer, Chief Provincial Veterinarian. “We want horse owners to be aware of the current situation, and to understand what this virus is and how they can protect their horses. Albertans also need to be assured that this virus poses no human health risk.”
Equine Herpes Virus -1 is a contagious disease of horses that has been around for a long time. The classical form of the disease causes respiratory disease, abortions in mares and rarely neurological (brain and spinal cord) disease. In the past few years, a new strain of the virus has emerged in North America that is more likely to cause severe disease symptoms. The new strain is called neuropathogenic or neurotropic Equine Herpes Virus -1, nEHV-1.
“nEHV -1 can be spread directly between horses through the nasal secretions of infected horses,” says Hauer. “The disease can also be transferred indirectly by equipment and people, although again, it poses no human health risk.”
The best practices to protect your horses from this and other infectious diseases are to follow sound biosecurity practices. These practices prevent the spread of infectious disease. Best biosecurity practices include: •hand washing in between handling individual horses
•no sharing of equipment and feeding utensils between horses
•changing your clothes and footwear after handling sick equines
•disinfect any environment and equipment exposed to sick equines (stalls, trailers, tack)
•monitor your horses closely for signs of infection (fever, loss of appetite, nasal discharge, lethargy, etc.)
•if your horse is not well, call your veterinarian to determine the cause of illness
•prevent exposure of your horse to sick horses
•vaccinate your horses against common infectious diseases – while vaccinations don’t specifically protect horses against nEHV-1, they do prevent other diseases and make your horse more likely to remain healthy
•speak to your veterinarian about the vaccines you should use on your horses
“People can continue to enjoy equine activities if they apply some simple precautions for keeping horses healthy,” says Hauer. “Horse owners are encouraged to contact their local veterinarian to discuss their concerns regarding nEHV-1 and biosecurity practices.”
To learn more about equine biosecurity, visit the Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development website. As well as general information on biosecurity, there is species specific biosecurity protocols for the industry. On the website, you can also access the Equine Biosecurity Principles and Best Practices Guide.
Contact:
Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian
780-427-3448
Fax : 780-415-0810
There is NO mention anywhere about a tracability program requirement... or premises requirement for Horses.
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