EDCC Disease Alerts 1.23

The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) is an industry-driven initiative committed to safeguarding horses and the horse industry in North America from the threat of infectious diseases. This communication system is specifically designed to gather and disseminate real-time information regarding disease outbreaks, similar to how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notifies the human population about diseases.

Reports of infectious and vector-borne disease cases are submitted by state veterinarians, state animal health officials, or attending veterinarians. These reports are then verified and consolidated into comprehensive alerts, which are conveniently accessible online, through social media channels, and via our dedicated app.

The primary focus of the EDCC is to enhance and preserve the health of horses throughout North America. Timely information concerning infectious disease alerts, quarantines, and regulations plays a pivotal role in assisting horse owners in safeguarding the well-being of their animals.

Infectious disease alerts can have far-reaching consequences on the local economy, potentially leading to significant revenue losses due to factors such as horse fatalities, quarantine measures, event cancellations, resources allocated to manage outbreaks, and restricted horse movements.

The EDCC is dedicated to offering current, fully validated, and easily accessible information that caters to individuals involved in all sectors of the equestrian industry. By doing so, the EDCC contributes to minimizing the economic repercussions of infectious diseases on the $122 billion horse industry.