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Herpes – Equine Herpes Virus
Equine herpes virus (EHV) is a contagious viral infection which can cause respiratory disease, abortions and neurological disease. There are two different types of EHV which mos commonly cause disease in horses… Read more
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Animal Health Trust Biosecurity for EHV
Biosecurity Steps Sensible and simple biosecurity steps for horse owners and competitors attending equine events Although there is currently understandably growing concern regarding the outbreak of the neurological form of equine herpes virus-1 (EHV-1) infection affecting horses in southern England, EHV-1 is and always has been an ever-present threat among horses attending and mixing at… Read more
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Herpes & abortion – Guidelines to Decrease the Risk of EHV1 Infection in Pregnant Mares
Equid Herpesvirus (EHV) is very common – more than 75% of horses have been exposed at some point in their lives. Young horses are especially susceptible. Horses can become carriers, and these may spread infection even if they are not unwell, especially at times of stress… Read more