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.
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
