As we think of booking our holidays to far away places, or maybe even a break away closer to home here in Europe, please spare a thought for the equine workers in the tourist trade and help to prevent their suffering.
The Brooke charity are urging holiday makers to be responsible tourists and follow the ‘Happy Holiday Horses code‘.
Obviously, in some countries animals are an...
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Posted by on May 20, 2009 in Welfare | 0 comments
Whilst we are all looking forward to the long summer days this year, spare a thought for our equine friends who may not have quite so much to look forward to. Summer brings with it some unpleasant nasties, one in particular is flies…and a dangerous place for them to linger is around the equines delicate eye area. It can be quite distressing for some horses, who toss their heads about and...
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Posted by on May 8, 2009 in General News, Welfare | 2 comments
Last month we reported about the outbreak of Equine Infectious Anaemia in the Vars region of France – see here.
Sadly, 11 horses who tested positive to EIA have now been euthanased. Read report here.
Another 3 horses this week have tested positive and will have to be euthanased, bringing the total to 14 horses.
The virus that causes equine infectious anemia is transmitted by biting...
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ERF were contacted several months ago by the owner of this horse after he had received a terrible injury to his leg that would not repair. A small fortune was spent on vet’s fees by the owner trying to repair the leg. Unfortunately, the healing process had reached a stalemate and whilst still under veterinary supervision the wound continued to develop proud flesh. He twice had to have this...
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A horse has tested positive for Equine Infectious Anaemia (Anémie infectieuse équine) following a Coggins test in dept. 83, Var.
The disease, spread by biting insects is often fatal in equines.
The equine that tested positive has now been euthanized. All equines in the immediate area have been quarantined, including the equines of Zavatta circus that are in the area. Any equine may be tested...
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Posted by on Mar 23, 2009 in General News, Welfare | 0 comments
An outbreak of Equine Influenza is spreading throughout France and owners of horses,ponies,donkeys and mules are urged to be extra vigilant at the moment. The outbreak was originally declared in the centre of Grosbois and quickly spread to stables in Orne, Calvados, Maine et Loire and Cagnes sur Mer.
The recommended vaccine for this particular strain of Equine Influenza is PROTEQFLU nd and...
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