Equine herpes virus

Affiliated bodies introduce equine herpes virus testing policy

‘It’s trying to get people to take that responsibility and if everyone does we will be able to prevent the disease spreading further’

Equine herpes virus *H&H Plus*

The equine herpes virus (EHV) is always present in the British horse population but a recent outbreak at a show centre leading to the deaths of some horses has raised awareness of the disease

EHV outbreak: two more horses put down as centres close their doors

Venues in Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey and West Sussex are among those to announce closures

Two horses die in EHV outbreak as venues introduce movement restrictions

Some show venues have announced cancellations and restrictions as “precautionary measures”

Equine herpes virus: what you need to know right now

Practical advice on recognising the early signs of equine herpes virus and when it is best to vaccinate

Competition centre praised for its actions following equine herpes virus outbreak

The competition centre and livery yard is on complete lockdown and all shows are cancelled until further notice

How to keep infections at bay in the yard *H&H VIP*

How can we keep infectious disease at bay? We outline how yard practices and routines contribute to biosecurity

Top eventing stallion battling serious illness: ‘he’s fought like a lion’

The two-time Barbury CIC3* winner has been critically ill with a serious virus

Equine herpes virus survey launched for owners following flu outbreak

Disease outbreak forces international show to cancel

Several British riders were entered for the international dressage show, which has been cancelled due to nearby outbreaks of equine herpes virus

Work starts on ‘potentially ground breaking’ equine herpes virus vaccine

‘It can strike any horse at any time, so a vaccine will be of global welfare benefit to all horses’

Equine herpes confirmed in leading trainer’s yard

Two other nearby races yards — with no positive cases — have also been put into quarantine due to their proximity and the sharing of horseboxes

Vets 'closely monitoring' two new equine herpes outbreaks

The Animal Health Trust is in contact with the vets treating the cases and biosecurity measures are in place

‘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"

Second equine herpes outbreak confirmed in recent months

Chiltern Equine Clinic has confirmed an outbreak in Chalfont St Giles in Buckinghamshire

Equine herpes virus outbreak: latest update

Earlier this month horseandhound.co.uk reported that four horses had been put down following the outbreak

Four horses dead in equine herpes outbreak

Two more are being treated in hospital, and another two have shown signs but appear to be recovering, but vets believe the outbreak is confined to one yard

Equine herpes: all you need to know

What threat does equine herpes infection pose to our horses’ health — and how worried should we be following a case in our local area?

Horse put down in equine herpes 'outbreak'

Vets said owners should be aware that there has been an outbreak, but the yard concerned has been closed

National Stud in lockdown after equine herpes discovery

The stud has been temporarily closed due to the discovery of the highly infectious virus