The FEI Veterinary Epidemiology Working Group, which was formalised last week, held its first formal meeting to discuss virus gene typing, the evolution of the outbreak, return to competition protocols and preventive measures. The Group is composed of leading EHV experts Professor Ann Cullinan (IRL), Dr Richard Newton (GBR) and Dr Gittan Gröndahl (SWE), the FEI Veterinary Director Dr Göran Akerström and FEI Senior Veterinary Advisor Dr Caterina Termine, supported by Dr Jenny Hall, Chair of the FEI Veterinary Committee. A report from the meeting will be published in the next 24 hours.
The FEI has received notification from the International Collating Centre (ICC) of eight horses in two separate premises in France that have tested positive for EHV-1. A further five horses are showing clinical signs. The ICC report states that these two outbreaks are related to a competition in Spain. The FEI is following up to establish the venue or venues.
A total of 218 horses have left the Spanish Sunshine Tour showgrounds, with other departures planned over the coming days. This will leave just over 150 horses that will complete their 21-day isolation period onsite in Vejer de la Frontera.
Quelle: https://inside.fei.org/fei/ehv-1
