Equine herpes virus

Equine herpes is unlikely to spread, says vet

It is unlikely that horses outside the north Devon racing yard where the equine herpes virus (EHV-1) was found last month will be affected, a top vet working on the outbreak has told H&H

Hunts halted by virus in south-west England

Neurological equine herpes virus (EHV-1) brought hunting in part of the south- west to a halt for a week

Racing yard under quarantine after equine herpes outbreak

Victor Dartnall's yard is under quarantine after an outbreak of equine neurological herpes

Breeders told to test their mares for equine herpes

Horse shows in the Netherlands have been disrupted by an outbreak of the neurological strain of the equine herpes virus (EHV-1)

2008 Olympic venue struck by disease

Horses stabled at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong are suffering from an outbreak of equine herpes, but officials say there will be no threat to visiting Olympic horses

Calls for wider EHV vaccination

A recent HHO poll found less than one-sixth of horse owners routinely vaccinate against equine herpes, leaving vast numbers of horses unprotected against the virus

Does the EHV outbreak affect you?

HHO offers advice for owners planning to travel their horses this weekend

Update on equine herpes virus in UK

An outbreak of a rare strain of the equine herpes virus has resulted in the deaths of at least eight horses in the south of England during the past month

Equine herpes kills two racehorses

The Cotwold racing yard of Nigel Twiston-Davies is under strict quarantine following an outbreak of equine herpes

All about Equine Herpes jabs

A new Equine Herpes vaccination can help prevent youngsters from contracting the virus but has little value in older horses