Strict new equine herpes virus bylaws to be rolled out globally by FEI
New measures apply to events in mainland Europe to the end of the year, and will be implemented globally from January 1, 2022, subject to General Assembly approval.
Read moreArticles on equine biosecurity issues around the world including equine influenza and other viruses and diseases.
New measures apply to events in mainland Europe to the end of the year, and will be implemented globally from January 1, 2022, subject to General Assembly approval.
Read moreEvidence shows that close ancestors of the 1963 H3N8 equine influenza virus continue to circulate in wild bird reservoirs in South America.
Read moreTeam USA’s race is over before it begins, as one of its horses comes down with a fever before the event in Pisa, Italy.
Read more“The EHV situation in March was an important wake-up call for us all – riders and owners should always be vigilant and take great care to monitor horses returning from competitions.”
Read moreMost horse owners have never heard of the Shuni virus, but it can kill horses and there are concerns it could spread well beyond Africa.
Read more“This review highlights the importance of disease surveillance and reinforces the need to harmonize quarantine and biosecurity protocols.”
Read more“The urgent need for investment in animal health and welfare to prevent another pandemic is clearer than ever.”
Read moreNew modules have been added to the FEI HorseApp to monitor key mandatory requirements in the Return To Competition measures that will allow for a safe resumption of international equestrian sport in mainland Europe.
Read moreEHV can be found in horses in every country around the world. We see the disease cropping up because the virus may already be dormant in their bodies.
Read more“The equine industry would benefit from precise guidelines for distances in which equids can be safely housed without the risk of disease transmission.”
Read moreThe FEI Veterinary Epidemiology Working Group has agreed that there is currently no evidence indicating that it would be unsafe to return to international competition in mainland Europe as planned on April 12.
Read moreA horse who had been recovering from EHV-1 has been euthanised at a veterinary clinic in Barcelona.
Read moreA request by organisers to again postpone the FEI World Endurance Championships, because of “the uncertain evolution of Covid-19 and the impact of EHV-1”, has been denied.
Read moreThe possibility of Ross River Virus emerging as an infectious disease worldwide should be taken seriously, researchers suggest.
Read moreCirculation of active virus is expected to continue because this virus often moves more slowly through groups of horses compared to a virus such as Equine Influenza.
Read more“One death is one too many, and we must do everything in our power to stop the spread of this terrible virus.”
Read moreConfirmed cases in nine countries as 17 equine deaths reported in outbreak originating at a competition in Spain.
Read moreA further two weeks of shutdown for international events in mainland Europe means the FEI World Cup Finals are cancelled for the second consecutive year.
Read moreAs the EHV-1 death toll hits nine, the Sunshine Tour in Vejer de la Frontera in Spain has been cancelled after a second horse developed neurological signs.
Read moreImplementing thorough hygiene and biosecurity protocols is important at all times, even when an outbreak has not occurred.
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