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EHV-1 Quarantine Requirements Lifted With Immediate Effect

EHV-1 Quarantine Requirements Lifted With Immediate Effect British Equestrian (BEF) have announced the EHV-1 quarantine requirements, which were put in place earlier in 2021, have been lifted with immediate effect. While there continue to be infrequent outbreaks of EHV-1, with both respiratory and neurological signs in Europe and the UK, British Equestrian’s Equine Infectious Disease Advisory…

International Tournament in Wiesbaden Cancelled

International Tournament in Wiesbaden Cancelled Telecomasia.net has learned that the organisers of one of the most famous international tournaments, held in Wiesbaden, Germany, have decided to cancel the competition. It is reported that the highly uncertain situation with coronavirus and EHV (Equine Herpes Virus) in the country is to blame. The tournament was planned to be held from May 21 to May…

EHV-1 Risk Level Returns Almost to Normal

EHV-1 Risk Level Returns Almost to Normal British Equestrian (BEF) have issued the following statement regarding EHV-1. For clarity, the piece has been published as received.   Following the successful implementation of protocols for horses returning to the UK who might potentially have been impacted by the EHV-1 outbreak in Europe, British Equestrian is pleased to report that the disease risk…

FEI publishes Return To Competition measures for mainland Europe

FEI publishes Return To Competition measures for mainland Europe The FEI has published the Return To Competition measures that will allow for a safe resumption of international sport in mainland Europe on 12 April following a six-week shutdown to control the spread of the neurological form of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1). The measures focus on six key areas: Pre-event venue preparations by…

EHV Relief Fund Brings Showjumping Community Together for a Common Cause

EHV Relief Fund Brings Showjumping Community Together for a Common Cause The entire showjumping community has been devastated by the current linked outbreaks in Spain of the neurological form of EHV-1 that has impacted horses in 10 countries in mainland Europe. Through the hard work and dedication of many in our community, progress is clearly being made towards bringing the immediate situation…

BEF Update on EHV-1

BEF Update on EHV-1 The BEF have issued an update on the EHV-1 outbreak which has caused cancellation of international competition over recent weeks. The FEI recently announced an extension to the cancellation of international competition in Europe following the EHV-1 outbreak on the continent which has so far claimed the lives of 17 horses. With competition and wider equestrian activities due to…