A nightmare scenario has descended on equestrian sport with a major outbreak of the highly contagious equine virus EHV-1. On Monday, the international equestrian federation (FEI) cancelled international events in 10 European countries until March 28 after a very aggressive strain of the neurological form of the virus, which originated in Valencia, Spain, led to outbreaks in other European countries. Some ongoing events can continue but horses cannot leave the venues without an official health certificate. There is concern that several sick and in-contact horses left Valencia carrying the disease. Horse Sport Ireland has advised all stakeholders “to be vigilant during this timewith regard to movement of horses to/from the Continent.”Read MoreOnline Editors

Source: Irish Independent March 03, 2021 02:26 UTC