Energy, Mines, and Resources
Agriculture
Coggins Disease:
How to Protect Your Horse
Equine Infectious Anemia (also known as Coggins Disease or “swamp fever”) is an incurable viral disease that only infects horses (and other equids) and is spread by the transfer of blood by biting insects and contaminated equipment.
EIA has been diagnosed in Yukon and in other provinces where Yukon horses could be exposed to the virus. A Coggins test (from a blood sample) is the only way to know whether a horse is infected.
National Agriculture and Food Traceability System
Update: Premises Registration
Yukon livestock producers should take note that livestock movement reporting will begin in 2012 for the hog and cattle sectors. What this means for Yukon producers planning to import either of these species is that they may be required to provide a Premises Registration number to the exporting farm. This number must be obtained prior to importation and before the animals can be moved. To apply for a registration number for your premises contact the Agriculture Branch.
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