Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 5th July 2013
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

AHT confirms cases of EHV-1

Equine herpes found in Devon and Warwickshire

The Animal Health Trust (AHT) has confirmed the presence of equine herpes virus-1 (EHV-1) at two sites in Devon and Warwickshire.

Reportedly, the affected mare in Warwickshire had been moved from the premises in Devon 16 days prior to being diagnosed.

The trust therefore believes there is an epidemiological link between the cases. AHT vets and scientists are working to bring the situation under control.

Meanwhile, owners who are concerned that their horse may have been exposed to the virus have been advised to contact their vet.

Owners have further been warned to act responsibly and not transport the animal until a vet has confirmed it is clear of the virus.

As a result of recent EHV-1 outbreaks, the AHT has provided a set of guidelines to minimise the risk of disease spreading.

To download the AHT guidelines, click here.

Related News
Hunt suspended after EHV-1 outbreak 

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

News Story 1
 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
DAERA to reduce BVD 'grace period'

DAERA has reminded herd keepers of an upcoming reduction to the 'grace period' to avoid BVD herd restrictions.

From 1 May 2025, herd keepers will have seven days to cull any BVD positive or inconclusive animals to avoid restrictions being applied to their herd.

It follows legislation introduced on 1 February, as DAERA introduces herd movement restrictions through a phased approach. Herd keepers originally had 28 days to cull BVD positive or inconclusive animals.

DAERA says that, providing herd keepers use the seven-day grace period, no herds should be restricted within the first year of these measures.

Additional measures, which will target herds with animals over 30 days old that haven't been tested for BVD, will be introduced from 1 June 2025.

More information is available on the DAERA website.