Tag Archives: Vaccination

ALERT: Equine West Nile Virus

On August 21, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) was notified of two positive test results for West Nile Virus (WNV); one from a 10-year-old gelding in Simcoe County and the other from a 25-year-old mare … Continue reading

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ALERT: Equine Vaccine Protocol

New USEF Vaccination Protocols For those that show at USEF Sanctioned Shows in the States, be aware that new vaccination rules have changed. They now state that all horses entering the grounds must have documentation to support that they have … Continue reading

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ALERT: Rabies Report

There has been a possible case of rabies reported in the Toronto area. Although it involves raccoons, a human was bitten! Stay safe and make sure to have your pet vaccinated!

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ALERT: Distemper

There has been a local outbreak of Distemper in Raccoons and Skunk. Although Distemper is not seen much in dogs anymore due to regular vaccination programs it is a serious fatal disease. Distemper is spread through contact with bodily fluids, … Continue reading

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