Equine influenza booster intervals have been increased from 6 to 12 months because of a shortage of vaccines in Europe.
Equine Influenza
A filly with Equine Influenza in BC is recovering, but a horse with EIA in Alberta has been euthanized and the case is under investigation.
Three horses have tested positive for Equine Influenza at the World Equestrian Center in Ohio. The clinic released a statement with biosecurity measures.
Horseracing in the UK will resume Wednesday amid enhanced biosecurity measures after being shut-down last Thursday by an equine flu scare.
The FEI has issued guidelines to the equestrian community to protect horses from and prevent transmission of equine influenza, after multiple outbreaks.
A veteran UK trainer has criticized poor hygiene in racecourse stables following the cancellation of all UK racing in an effort to contain equine flu.
The La Baule Organising Committee Veterinary Advisors and the FEI have been constantly monitoring horses at the French event following a confirmed case of Equine Influenza in a horse that was competing in Le Touquet (FRA) last weekend. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) swab testing, a “super-sensitive” forensic type test for viral infections. PCR looks for […]