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April 15, 2021July 23, 2021

OCTRA Extraordinary Rules and Procedures Related to Equine Herpes Virus for the 2021 Competition Season

In light of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) outbreaks in Europe and the United States, where outbreaks have already affected equestrian competitions, and subsequent EHV outbreaks in Ontario and Quebec, the OCTRA Vet Committee reviewed bio-security protocols and health and welfare recommendations from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), the Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), and the University of Guelph regarding this highly contagious and potentially fatal equine disease.

March 28, 2021

OCTRA’s New Sanctioning Director is Kim Woolley!

Kim comes to us with a large amount of experience. She will be a great asset to our Ride Managers. Please feel free to contact her if you are interested in hosting an event or if you need help from the board for your current event.”

March 6, 2021

HOW TO PROTECT CANADA’S HERD FROM EQUINE HERPESVIRUS

The following article is from Equestrian Canada
March 5, 2021, Equestrian Canada Newsletter

Equestrian Canada (EC) is responding to the Equine Herpesvirus (EVH-1) outbreaks in the United States and Europe in close collaboration with all relevant partners and government authorities.

Future communications are forthcoming regarding EC’s plans to ensure a safe start to the competition season for both human and equine athletes. Meanwhile, EC urges everyone to exercise extreme caution regarding the movement of equines.

What is EVH-1?
EVH-1 is a common DNA disease that causes abortion, respiratory disease and neurological disease in equines. More information on EVH-1 can be found through the American Association of Equine Practitioners and Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

August 13, 2020September 18, 2020

Dufferin County Forest Operating Plan Review

The Dufferin County Forest is currently in the process of completing their Operating Plan Review for the years 2021-2026. The plan has been released for public review, along with a survey for the County Forest users, and opportunity for comments.

June 17, 2020August 13, 2020

Do Better Together

The OCTRA Board of Directors has unanimously approved the following statement.

OCTRA has felt the heartbreak caused by recent events in the world.

We are listening.

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