eia in alberta
A Coggins test screens horses’ blood for antibodies that are indicative of the presence of EIA. | Photo: Alexandra Beckstett/The Horse

On Nov. 21, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) National Reference Laboratory confirmed a case of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in a horse on a premises in the county of Athabasca, Alberta, Canada, the Equestrian Canada reported Nov. 30.

“The horse had been sampled by an accredited veterinarian to comply with U.S. import conditions,” a statement on Equestrian Canada’s website said. “No clinical signs of disease were noted at the time of sampling.

“A CFIA investigation is underway and as per program policy, a quarantine has been placed on the infected animal and its on-premises contact animals,” Equestrian Canada said. “Initial reports indicate there are several equines on the affected premises. The quarantine will remain until all disease response activities have been completed, including follow-up testing and ordering the destruction of positive cases

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