Equine viral arteritis (EVA): A potential trapdoor for the practicing veterinary surgeon in the United Kingdom |
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| Authors: | J R Crabtree J R Newton |
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| Institution: | 1. Equine Reproductive Services (UK) Limited, Malton, UK;2. Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance, Animal Health Trust, Newmarket, UK |
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| Abstract: | Equine viral arteritis (EVA) is a notifiable disease in the UK with potentially serious consequences for horse owners and breeders. Legislation exists under ‘The Equine Viral Arteritis Order 1995’ to protect the UK from this contagious equine disease. The UK is at risk of introduction of EVA through importation of infected horses or semen. There is however much misunderstanding regarding the importance of EVA and occasionally misinterpretation, specifically on how to protect and manage stallions with vaccination. Issues with changing vaccine datasheet recommendations and vaccine availability have resulted in stallions being inappropriately vaccinated or vaccinations lapsing. This article is aimed at the practicing veterinary surgeon, to update them as to the current status of EVA vaccination and disease screening in horses in the UK and how to avoid some common pitfalls. |
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| Keywords: | horse stallion viral arteritis |
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