date:May 08, 2012
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing new import measures to protect Canadian livestock from an outbreak of vesicular stomatitis, which was reported in New Mexico, US.
Under the new import measures, horses originating from the state of New Mexico will not be allowed to enter Canada. Canadian horses returning from New Mexico will be allowed entry into Canada only if additional import requirements are met.
In addition, all horses entering Canada from the US must be accompanied