US shows take EHV-1 precautions over case unconnected to European outbreak
US shows are taking precautions in light of an Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) case in Florida
US shows are taking precautions in light of an Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) case in Florida
One horse, who had been kept in isolation, has tested positive for EHV-1 in Doha
“This episode serves as a reminder of the importance of biosecurity, vaccination and having plans in place for protecting horses travelling to, and returning home from, events”
Yesterday (1 March) the FEI confirmed four horses had died in Valencia, 84 horses at the venue were showing clinical signs and are being treated, and 11 are being treated in external clinics
In an update today (1 March) the FEI confirmed four horses had died from the neurological form of EHV-1 in Valencia over the weekend (27-28 February)
The FEI veterinary department was informed on Saturday (20 February) that four horses who had left the venue on 14 February became sick shortly after returning to their home country
The Hampshire equestrian centre thanked its liveries and vets for their “hard work and dedication”
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‘It’s trying to get people to take that responsibility and if everyone does we will be able to prevent the disease spreading further’
Venues in Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex are among those to announce closures
Some show venues have announced cancellations and restrictions as “precautionary measures”
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The two-time Barbury CIC3* winner has been critically ill with a serious virus
Several British riders were entered for the international dressage show, which has been cancelled due to nearby outbreaks of equine herpes virus