Sagacious HF enjoys a bath after returning home following his time in quarantine
Disease
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
‘Stop the vilifying’: owners urged to speak out to tackle disease outbreaks head-on
"Imagine how much better off we would be if we knew where the other outbreaks and infectious diseases are"
Deadly disease found at Rio Olympic site
A glanders outbreak at the Deodoro Olympic horse park in Rio has sparked concern within the equestrian industry
Biosecurity: how to protect your horse from diseases [H&H VIP]
Infectious diseases are an ever-present health risk for every horse and a potential danger to the whole equine industry. Take a look at our expert advice to keep your horse safe
Horse owners urged to take National Health Survey
Equestrian organisations are urging horse owners to take part in a survey to help with research into equine diseases.
World Horse Welfare asks how to protect horses from exotic diseases
At the recent World Horse Welfare Conference, a panel of equestrian experts shared their thoughts on the best ways to protect UK horses from exotic diseases
Mystery of the 1880 Derby solved by researchers examining DNA
It has long been disputed that the winner of the 1880 Derby Bend Or was in fact a horse called Tadcaster and researchers examining DNA have thrown light on the mystery
Team chaser to sell range of disinfectants
Envirocair Veterinary promises to protect horses from serious diseases
Suffolk vets drive 4,000 miles to Gambia Horse and Donkey Clinic
Vets Pat Sells and Laura Heaps are appealing for sponsorship to help them raise £7,000 for the charity
State of alert as ‘covering sickness’ found in Europe
The serious equine disease, Dourine, has been found in Italy causing welfare agencies to be on a heightened state of alert
“Corrupt and careless”: a damning welfare report
A shocking report commissioned by the Welsh Assembly has uncovered “significant welfare problems” in the UK horse industry
Make your yard biosecure to help prevent infection
Biosecurity technology currently in use by a handful of racing yards is now available to competition yards across all disciplines
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
North Wales horse dealer faces fine over equine disease
North Wales horse dealer Peter Jones is the first in the country to face prosecution for failing to take action to prevent horses getting disease
Christmas message from World Horse Welfare
Owners are being called on to become more aware of the risk of infectious equine diseases and how to prevent them by the charity
Industry to advise Defra on horse health
An equine industry representative will sit on "partnership board" to advise Defra on animal health and welfare policy
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.
Do your bit to help Defra fight equine diseases with online survey
Defra are collecting information on leisure horses in the UK in case of an outbreak of an infectious equine disease
Coalition government scraps ‘horse tax’ plans
The equestrian community has welcomed the coalition government’s formal decision to scrap Labour’s unpopular 'horse tax'