Canada's control program for equine infectious anemia (EIA) has made significant progress in reducing the prevalence of the disease in Canada. However, despite the best efforts of the horse industry and governments, EIA continues to be detected in Western Canada, particularly in the northern parts of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as in the Yukon.

Horse owners and owners of properties where horses co-mingle should take measures to protect their animals - particularly if they are purchasing or receiving animals from the areas mentioned above.

The CFIA, in collaboration with provinces, territories and horse industry, conducts surveillance for EIA through the national EIA Control Program. Under the program, horse owners voluntarily have their animals tested for the disease.

EIA is a reportable disease under the Health of Animals Regulations. This means that all suspected cases must be reported to the CFIA.

The following tables list premises confirmed to be affected by EIA in Canada in 2015.

The provincial maps show the number of EIA-positive equines identified in 2015.

Current as of: 2015-03-31

Saskatchewan

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Equine Infectious Anemia 2015, Saskatchewan

Areas with one or more affected premises:

• Cornman Park No. 344 - 1 infected animal
• St Louis No. 431 - 1 infected animal

Alberta

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Equine Infectious Anemia 2015, Alberta

Areas with one or more affected premises:

• Rocky View No. 44 - 1 infected animal
• Ponoka No. 3 - 1 infected animal

Additional CFIA Information

• Main Page - Equine infectious anemia 
• Federally Reportable Diseases in Canada - 2015 
• Confirmed cases of EIA 2014 
• Confirmed cases of EIA 2013 
• Confirmed cases of EIA 2012 
• Confirmed cases of EIA 2011 

Re-posted from Canadian Food Inspection Agency 

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