Be Pro-active Rather than Reactive with Biosecurity

Be Pro-active Rather than Reactive with Biosecurity

“In the equine industry, true biosecurity is hard to achieve because horses move around a lot, and many diseases are always present,” says Ontario Veterinary College infectious disease specialist Dr. Scott Weese. “However, it's still important to try to prevent diseases from entering and to have plans in place to manage any outbreaks.”With frequent horse movements, endemic pathogens and emerging diseases, there is a need for improved understandi…