In light of the recent outbreak of Equine Influenza, we are reminding all NSEA competitors that their horses must be vaccinated to compete at NSEA events and comply with the NSEA rules.
Please check your passport.
D13) All horses / ponies competing in NSEA events must be vaccinated against equine influenza as follows:-
a) Two injections for the primary vaccination, not less than 21 days or more than 92 days apart. Both are required before a horse/pony may compete.
b) A booster injection 150-215 days after the second injection of the primary vaccination.
c) Subsequent booster injections must be given each year, within and not exceeding the 1 year period (see below), commencing after the first booster injection.
d) Horses may not compete within 7 days of a vaccination.
Please check the schedule and with the Show Secretary of the relevant competition for the most recent updates in accordance with veterinary and governing body guidance
Competition venues have the right to refuse entry to any horse if their flu jab date has expired.
.Flu Jabs must be up to date, the last jab within 12 months, (not within 7 days of the competition)
Symptoms can include ANY of the following;
loss of appetite
high temperature (over 38.5)
cough
quieter than normal
nasal discharge
enlarged glands
conjunctivitis
filling of lower limbs
Be vigilant, adopt good health & hygene practices and avoid cross contamination of buckets, feedbowls etc. At training & shows, do not allow horses to stand in very close proximity or touch noses.
Championships Shows- NSEA GR RPL CH Hickstead August and NSEA Champs Addington October
The NSEA has taken veterinary advice and recommends that horses should have their most recent vaccination within six months of these major championships, which involves participants from all over the country, as research indicates that efficacy slowly starts to reduce after the initial 6 months. IT IS TOO LATE TO VACCINATE NOW FOR THE HICKSTEAD MAY CHAMPS, as 7 clear days are required prior to competing.
Research also indicates that herd immunity (which would almost eliminate equine influenza ) needs to be around 70% of horses in the country. However, only 40% of the 850,000 horses in the UK have an up to date vaccine, so we are encouraging everyone to spread the word.
For more information, go to the BEF or click on the link below
https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/equine/health-biosecurity/diseases-to-know-about/equine-influenza
Strangles
Strangles is a notifiable disease. Any horse stabled in a yard which has a horse that has tested positive for strangles, and is therefore on lockdown, may not compete until they have had confirmation from the yard vet that they are clear to go out to compete
For more information click the link below:
https://www.britishequestrian.org.uk/equine/health-biosecurity/diseases-to-know-about/strang