Two more horses die in EHV-1 outbreak, but FEI says Valencia situation has improved
One horse, who had been kept in isolation, has tested positive for EHV-1 in Doha
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’
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‘It can strike any horse at any time, so a vaccine will be of global welfare benefit to all horses’