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
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Credit: ©Steve Bardens Equine herpes virus survey launched for owners following flu outbreak
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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
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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’
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Credit: stock image 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
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Credit: stock image 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
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Credit: stock image ‘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"
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Credit: stock image Second equine herpes outbreak confirmed in recent months
Chiltern Equine Clinic has confirmed an outbreak in Chalfont St Giles in Buckinghamshire
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Credit: stock image Equine herpes virus outbreak: latest update
Earlier this month horseandhound.co.uk reported that four horses had been put down following the outbreak
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Credit: stock image 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
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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?
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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
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Credit: stock image 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
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National Stud in lockdown after equine herpes discovery
The stud has been temporarily closed due to the discovery of the highly infectious virus
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Credit: GARRY ASHTON COULTON 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
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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
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Equine herpes outbreak confirmed in Devon
An outbreak of equine herpes (EHV-1) has been confirmed by vets in Devon
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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
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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”
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Badminton stallion parade is cancelled
The stallion parade at Badminton Horse Trials has been cancelled as a further biosecurity precaution in the wake of equine herpes virus outbreaks
