The FEI has issued a detailed timeline of events amid widespread criticism over the handling of the neurological form of EHV-1 in Spain.
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A second horse at Vejer de la Frontera has developed neurological signs, leading the FEI to cancel the event that was supposed to end Sunday.
The FEI had agreed to let competition at Vejer de la Frontera (ESP) continue in a "bubble" but organizers have decided to end the tour early.
While there have been no positive cases at WEC Ocala, out of an abundance of caution no new ship-in horses will be allowed on the property.
The FEI has provided the latest information on the outbreak of EHV-1 in Valencia (ESP), and an update on the GCT/GCL event in Doha (QAT).
International events in 10 countries have been put on hold until March 28th due to the aggressive strain of EHV-1 which originated in Spain.
FEI and Spanish authorities coordinate a pan-European effort to contain the outbreak which has shut down the Valencia show jumping tour.
Two new Equine Herpesvirus – Neurologic (EHV-1) have been reported in Ontario by OMAFRA bringing the provincial case count to four.
The Luskville, QC, farm has already lost two horses, with 18 others infected; a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help with expenses.
Two mares have died due to the neurological form of Equine Herpesvirus at a stable in Manitoba, according to the Equine Disease Communication Center.