Herpesvirus epidemic among horses in France: A threat to all of Europe

Published 2024년 12월 15일

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Since November, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has reported outbreaks and deaths among horses due to equine herpesvirus type 1 in three regions of France. The first cases were reported after national and international competitions in Le Mans in November 2024. As of December 9, 2024, the Equine Pathology Epidemiological Surveillance Network (Respe) had identified 10 outbreaks, with over a dozen horses dead and more recovering. The virus, transmitted through direct contact or droplets, causes symptoms like respiratory and neurological abnormalities, abortions in mares, and death of foals. The FEI recommends limiting horse-to-horse contact, and the Polish Horse Breeders Association suggests vaccination and provides a guide on combating the virus.

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The Veterinary Department of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has reported that outbreaks and deaths among horses have occurred since November in three different regions of France. Outbreaks of equine herpesvirus type 1 have been identified in Île-de-France, Loire-Atlantique and Orne. Outbreaks in three regions The deaths were recorded starting with the national competition held in Le Mans, France, from 1 to 3 November 2024. Then there were the international FEI from 8 to 11 November in the same place. And since 20 November, illnesses and deaths of horses have been confirmed in three different regions. The latest case occurred in the department of the Marne Valley, in the Île-de-France region. As reported by the French portal La France Agricole, as of December 9, 2024, the Equine Pathology Epidemiological Surveillance Network (Respe) had identified 10 outbreaks of herpesvirus type 1 (HV1): three in Essonne, two in Hauts-de-Seine, one in Yvelines, one in Eure-et-Loir, ...

Source: Farmer.pl