Equine herpes

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?

Equine herpes virus: signs, treatment and prevention

Practical advice from the Animal Health Trust on recognising the early signs of equine herpes and when it is best to vaccinate

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

The risk of equine herpes [H&H VIP]

The equine herpes virus can strike mares without warning towards the end of their pregnancy, with devastating consequences. Emma Houghton MRCVS explains how precautionary measures can help protect both mare and foal

Low-flying concerns after horse spooked by Virgin balloon dies

A sick horse had to be euthanased after being spooked by a low-flying Virgin hot air balloon

Equine herpes outbreak confirmed in Devon

An outbreak of equine herpes (EHV-1) has been confirmed by vets in Devon

Should equine herpes virus be notifiable?

As some yards remain on lockdown following outbreaks of equine herpes virus (EHV-1), industry figures and horse owners are calling for the virus to be made notifiable

Hunts rally against tough season

Hunting Office director Tim Easby has saluted masters and hunt staff for persevering through an “absolute swine of a season”