
Equine biosecurity: what you need to know
The recent outbreak of equine flu in the UK this winter is a stark reminder of the importance of good equine biosecurity to minimi...
05 March 2019
Read MoreEquine biosecurity: what you need to know
The recent outbreak of equine flu in the UK this winter is a stark reminder of the importance of good equine biosecurity to minimise the risk of your horse picking up an infection or disease.
Equine biosecurity may sound complicated but in fact it is simply a set of management practices to help keep horses safe from disease. Putting an equine biosecurity plan into place really isn’t as challenging as it may sound.
It’s always best to apply equine biosecurity measures every day: waiting until an outbreak of any infectious disease occurs is usually too late so it's far better to make equine biosecurity a part of your daily routine – it will soon become a habit and your horse will be much safer from disease as a result.
Flu facts
Equine flu is very contagious and the virus can be spread in the air over large distances. It can also be transmitted via hands, clothing and equipment. An infected horse will spread the virus when coughing and can be contagious for up to 10 days.
Follow these 10 biosecurity tips to reduce the risk of flu for your horse
References:
https://thehorse.com/117202/10-biosecurity-tips-from-top-equine-health-experts/
https://www.bef.co.uk/Detail.aspx?page=Horse-Health-Biosecurity
https://www.gov.scot/publications/biosecurity-horses-guidance/
https://www.aht.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/What-to-do-with-equine-flu.pdfAHT
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