Swamp fever

Defra monitoring European outbreaks of serious virus

While the risk of the disease spreading through the UK equine population “remains low”, Defra is continuing to monitor the situation

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

Swamp fever confirmed in a horse in Devon

Another case of Equine Infectious Anaemia has been confirmed in the UK, following a case in Cornwall earlier this month

Swamp fever confirmed in a horse in Cornwall

A horse in Cornwall has been confirmed to have Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA), also known as swamp fever

Cologne racecourse under quarantine after swamp fever detected

Cologne racecourse in Germany has been put under quarantine lock down after a case of equine infectious anaemia (EIA), also known as swamp fever, has been detected

Riders alerted to EIA disease threat

British-based riders who compete their horses in Europe must remain vigilant if the UK is to remain free of Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA or swamp fever)

Equine infectious disease awareness day deemed a success

Following an initially “weak response” to the emergence of equine infectious anaemia (EIA or swamp fever) in the south-west last year, the local Animal Health team has asked riders how they can do better

Lessons learnt from EIA outbreaks

Defra is reviewing regulations surrounding equine disease outbreaks after four horses contracted equine infectious anaemia (EIA or swamp fever) in the UK last year

Defra reviews disease outbreak regulations following EIA

Defra is reviewing regulations surrounding equine disease outbreaks after four horses contracted equine infectious anaemia (EIA or swamp fever) in the UK last year

UK still united over fighting disease outbreaks

Separate animal health budgets for England, Scotland and Wales to promote animal welfare and tackle disease outbreaks have been cautiously welcomed by equestrian bodies

Threat of exotic disease still a major issue

The UK has been hit by both swamp fever and equine viral arteritis (EVA) in the past year, so what can we do to guard against infections?

Swamp fever restrictions lifted in Northumberland

Ninety days have elapsed since a horse suffering from equine infectious anaemia, also known as swamp fever, was euthanased

Swamp fever scare prompts calls for improved passport controls

Swamp fever horse’s past shows free movement of horses to Britain must be better controlled, say industry experts.

Swamp fever special report on Radio 5 live this Sunday

BBC Radio 5 live will investigate the reappearance of equine infectious anaemia (EIA) or swamp fever in the UK this year in a special investigation on Sunday morning

Defra slammed for lack of swamp fever updates

Owners wanting information about swamp fever outbreaks can sign up for a free disease text alert service. But Animal Health, the part of Defra that operates the service, has omitted to let anyone know about it

Swamp fever outbreak leads to calls for tighter border controls

Calls for tighter border controls on equine imports have been renewed following the confirmation of a third case of equine infectious anaemia (EIA), or swamp fever, in nine months

Two horses in Devon test negative for swamp fever (EIA)

Two horses kept on the same premises in Devon as a horse that had EIA or swamp fever have tested negative for the deadly disease

EIA (swamp fever) — the signs

Advice on the signs and transmission of EIA or swamp fever in horses

Mary King and Lucy Wiegersma are "not panicking yet" over EIA

Devon-based event riders Lucy Wiegersma and Mary King have told H&H they are not panicking yet, despite their proximity to the latest case of equine infectious anaemia (EIA or swamp fever)

Equine industry on red alert as EIA is now found in a horse in Devon

A second case of the deadly equine infectious anaemia (EIA or swamp fever) has been confirmed in a horse in Devon