Equine Herpes Virus — France
In acute cases of respiratory or neurological disease, nasal swab sampling can be undertaken. The sample is analysed by a test kit that can detect the virus.
The FEI said prevention measures on competition sites were applicable to all:
– check and record the body temperature of the horse twice daily. Any temperature over 38.5 [deg C/101.3 deg F] should immediately be reported to the veterinary delegate/veterinary service manager;
– assess your horse’s general condition: appetite,
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