The outbreak is linked to a national event in Le Mans where FEI dressage horses attended the following week, although housed in different stables.

System addresses concerns about inconsistent standards at events in areas such as biosecurity, security, veterinary services, stable cleanliness, etc.

Protocols are aimed at minimizing risks associated with restarting competitions in Europe on April 12th and increasing biosecurity knowledge.

Equine Guelph is offering a Sickness Prevention in Horses short online course this October 15 -26. Sign up now for equine biosecurity education.

Equestrian Canada is hosting biosecurity webinars on April 15, 2018, for Canadian equine veterinarians, facility owners, event operators and horse owners.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is working with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Equine Canada and partner organizations to develop a farm-level biosecurity standard that will help protect Canada’s equine industry from animal diseases. A national Equine Biosecurity Advisory Committee has been established to develop this voluntary standard which will provide a common approach […]

The FEI and the World Animal Health Organisation (OIE) have embarked on a three-year plan in response to growing demand from countries for help in improving cross-border movement of top-level sport horses, as participation in equestrian competitions reaches a record high. Several proposals have been made under the plan, including a full-time secondment of a […]