A statement from British Dressage has confirmed that pathfinders Andrew Gould and Indigro were eliminated on veterinary grounds during their Grand Prix test at the FEI Dressage European Championships today (27 August).The bell was rung during their test, indicating that there were concerns from the judging panel, before the judge at C informed Andrew of his elimination.Indigro warmed up well, but just didnt feel quite his usual, forward self in the arena today, said Andrew, who was making his senior championship debut. While this is a huge disappointment, Indigro is my top priority and I fully support the judges decision. Id like to thank the team vets and the rest of our support team here in Crozet for the care theyve given him, especially my brilliant groom, Nat Campbell, who dotes on Indi and has looked after him impeccably this week. Horse wellbeing is priorityBritish Equestrians World Class Programme Performance Director Helen Nicholls added: While this is obviously devastating for Andrew, who is making his senior championship debut here in Crozet, and owners Tatiana and Max Skillman, horse wellbeing is the number one priority for all of us. We fully support the ground jury and the role they play in identifying any concerns regarding equine welfare.Our team vets will give Indigro a thorough examination to ensure his immediate comfort and work with Andrews home team on a more thorough investigation to have him back to full health, continued Helen. I have full confidence that Andrew and Indigros time to shine and show their talents on the world stage will come in the future.Britain is still in the runningThe Grand Prix takes place today and tomorrow and decides the team medals. The best three scores from teams of four counts towards the final placings, which means Great Britain remains in the competition as a team of three.The scores of Becky Moody and Jagerbomb, Carl Hester and Fame, and Lottie Fry and Glamourdale the three duos who won team bronze at the Olympic Games in Paris last year will all count towards the final total.The first set of individual European medals will be decided this Friday (29 August) in the Grand Prix Special.Individual medals for the Freestyle will be decided on Sunday 31 August.The post British pathfinders eliminated on veterinary grounds at European Dressage Championships appeared first on Your Horse.

The final qualifier of the 3 & 4 Year Old Filly Loose jumping took place in County Sligo, in Tubberbride Stables on 26th August. It was a full day with over 25 entries across the two age classes. Paul Duffy and Richard Bourns were on judging duty for the day.The competition kicked off with 3 Year Old fillies. This was championed by Andrea Etters Fantasy Dream B (ISH). this filly is by Aganix Du Seigneur (SBS), out of Lucy in the Sky B (ISH), by O-Piloth (KWPN). This filly was also bred by Andrea Etter. In second place and also qualifying for the grand final was Firstclass B (ISH), another of Andrea Etters fillies, by SIEC Livello (HOLST), out of Ventura Queen B (ISH), by Aganix Du Seigneur (SBS). Third place was Sean Judges Tres Chic (ISH), by Anchorman (OS), out of Bien Sur (ISH), by Tyson (KWPN).Fantasy Dream B (ISH), Sire: Aganix Du Seigneur (SBS), Dam: Lucy in the Sky B (ISH), Damsire: O-Piloth (KWPN), Breeder & Owner: Belmont House Stud & Andrea Etter The day came to a close with the 4 Year Old fillies. this was championed by Gerry Jennings Ballyfree Blue (ISH), a filly by Zirocco Blue VDL (SF), out of Floridita Des Premices (ISH), by Cornet Obolensky (BWP). second place went to Andrea Etters Janet Jackson B (ISH) by MR Quincy B (ISH), out of Lets Dance B (ISH), by Celtic Hero B Z (ZANG). Third place went to Three Times A Lady (ISH), by Tangelo van de Zuuthoeve (BWP), out of Aghlaan Annie (ISH) by Pacino (BWP), owned and bred by William Lyttle. Ballyfree Blue (ISH), Sire: Zirocco Blue VDL (SF), Dam: Floridita Des Premices (ISH), Damsire: Cornet Obolensky (BWP), Breeder & Owner: Gerry JenningsThe 3 & 4 Year Old filly loose jumping is funded by the DAFM, under National Breeding Services.The post Loose Jumping Results: Leg 3 appeared first on .

According to the Maryland Department of Agriculture, 17 horses at a boarding facility in Baltimore County are suspected to be positive for strangles. In addition, 28 horses have been exposed. The suspected cases are under official quarantine.EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information from the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) to create and disseminate verified equine disease reports. TheEDCCis an independent nonprofit organization that is supported by industry donations in order to provide open access to infectious disease information.About StranglesStranglesin horses is an infection caused byStreptococcus equisubspeciesequiand spread through direct contact with other equids or contaminated surfaces. Horses that arent showing clinical signs can harbor and spread the bacteria, and recovered horses remain contagious for at least six weeks, with the potential to cause outbreaks long-term.Infected horses can exhibit a variety of clinical signs:FeverSwollen and/or abscessed lymph nodesNasal dischargeCoughing or wheezingMuscle swellingDifficulty swallowingVeterinarians diagnose horses using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing with either a nasal swab, wash, or an abscess sample, and they treat most cases based on clinical signs, implementing antibiotics for severe cases. Overuse of antibiotics can prevent an infected horse from developing immunity. Most horses make a full recovery in three to four weeks.A vaccine is available but not always effective. Biosecurity measures of quarantining new horses at a facility and maintaining high standards of hygiene and disinfecting surfaces can helplower the risk of outbreakorcontain one when it occurs.

On Aug. 25, a 6-year-old Belgian mare in Allen County, Indiana, tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The mare, who was unvaccinated, developed clinical signs on Aug. 21, including muscle fasciculations and hind limb ataxia, which progressed to recumbency. She was euthanized.EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information from the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) to create and disseminate verified equine disease reports. TheEDCCis an independent nonprofit organization that is supported by industry donations in order to provide open access to infectious disease information.WNV 101West Nile virusis transmitted to horses via bites from infected mosquitoes. Not all infected horses show clinical signs, but those that do can exhibit:Flulike signs, where the horse seems mildly anorexic and depressed;Fine and coarse muscle and skin fasciculation (involuntary twitching);Hyperesthesia (hypersensitivity to touch and sound);Changes in mentation (mental activity), when horses look like theyre daydreaming or just not with it;Occasional drowsiness;Propulsive walking (driving or pushing forward, often without control); andSpinal signs, including asymmetrical weakness; andAsymmetrical or symmetrical ataxia.West Nile virus has no cure. However, some horses can recover with supportive care. Equine mortality rates can reach 30-40%.Studies have shown thatvaccines can be effective WNV prevention tools. Horses vaccinated in past years need an annual booster shot, but veterinarians might recommend two boosters annuallyone in the spring and another in the fallin areas with prolonged mosquito seasons. In contrast, previously unvaccinated horses require a two-shot vaccination series in a three- to six-week period. It takes several weeks for horses to develop protection against the disease following complete vaccination or booster administration.In addition to vaccinations, owners should work to reduce mosquito population and breeding areas and limit horses mosquito exposure by:Removing stagnant water sources;Dumping, cleaning, and refilling water buckets and troughs regularly;Keeping animals inside during insect feeding times (typically early in the morning and evening); andApplying mosquito repellents approved for equine use.

Four horses in Utah recently tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). The horses live in Utah, Weber, and Cache counties.In Utah County, an under-vaccinated, 6-year-old Quarter Horse mare tested positive after developing clinical signs on Aug. 15, including inappetence and facial fasciculations. She is recovering.In Weber County, a vaccinated, 2-year-old filly tested positive after developing clinical signs on Aug. 17, including wobbliness and facial fasciculations. She was treated in an equine hospital and is now recovering.Also in Weber County, a 15-year-old gelding tested positive after developing clinical signs on Aug. 14, including inappetence and weakness in the hind end. He was hospitalized and is now recovering.In Cache County, an unvaccinated yearling filly tested positive after developing clinical signs on Aug. 22, including slight ataxia and mild drooping lip. She was treated on the farm and is recovering.EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information from the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) to create and disseminate verified equine disease reports. TheEDCCis an independent nonprofit organization that is supported by industry donations in order to provide open access to infectious disease information.WNV 101West Nile virusis transmitted to horses via bites from infected mosquitoes. Not all infected horses show clinical signs, but those that do can exhibit:Flulike signs, where the horse seems mildly anorexic and depressed;Fine and coarse muscle and skin fasciculation (involuntary twitching);Hyperesthesia (hypersensitivity to touch and sound);Changes in mentation (mental activity), when horses look like theyre daydreaming or just not with it;Occasional drowsiness;Propulsive walking (driving or pushing forward, often without control); andSpinal signs, including asymmetrical weakness; andAsymmetrical or symmetrical ataxia.West Nile virus has no cure. However, some horses can recover with supportive care. Equine mortality rates can reach 30-40%.Studies have shown thatvaccines can be effective WNV prevention tools. Horses vaccinated in past years need an annual booster shot, but veterinarians might recommend two boosters annuallyone in the spring and another in the fallin areas with prolonged mosquito seasons. In contrast, previously unvaccinated horses require a two-shot vaccination series in a three- to six-week period. It takes several weeks for horses to develop protection against the disease following complete vaccination or booster administration.In addition to vaccinations, owners should work to reduce mosquito population and breeding areas and limit horses mosquito exposure by:Removing stagnant water sources;Dumping, cleaning, and refilling water buckets and troughs regularly;Keeping animals inside during insect feeding times (typically early in the morning and evening); andApplying mosquito repellents approved for equine use.

A 13-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Riverside County, California, has tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA). One potentially exposed horse on the premises has tested negative and will remain under quarantine for 60 days before being retested.EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information from the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) to create and disseminate verified equine disease reports. TheEDCCis an independent nonprofit organization that is supported by industry donations in order to provide open access to infectious disease information.About EIAEquine infectious anemiais a viral disease that attacks horses immune systems. The virus is transmitted through the exchange of body fluids from an infected to an uninfected animal, often by blood-feeding insects such as horseflies. It can also be transmitted through the use of blood-contaminated instruments or needles.ACoggins test screens horses blood for antibodiesthat are indicative of the presence of the EIA virus. Most U.S. states require horses to have proof of a negative Coggins test to travel across state lines.Once an animal is infected with EIA, it is infected for life and can be a reservoir for the spread of disease. Not all horses show signs of disease,but those that do can exhibit:Progressive body condition loss;Muscle weakness;Poor stamina;Fever;Depression; andAnemia.EIA has no vaccine and no cure. A horse diagnosed with the disease dies, is euthanized, or must be placed under extremely strict quarantine conditions (at least 200 yards away from unaffected equids) for the rest of his life.

On Aug. 25, a 7-year-old Georgian Grande mare in Taylor County, Georgia, tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). The mare, who was under-vaccinated, developed clinical signs on Aug. 15, including ataxia, high fever, and recumbency. She was euthanized.EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information from the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) to create and disseminate verified equine disease reports. TheEDCCis an independent nonprofit organization that is supported by industry donations in order to provide open access to infectious disease information.EEE 101Eastern equine encephalomyelitis is caused by the Eastern equine encephalitis virus, for which wild birds are a natural reservoir. Mosquitoes that feed on EEE-infected birds can transmit the virus to humans, horses, and other birds. Horses do not develop high enough levels of these viruses in their blood to be contagious to other animals or humans. Because of the high mortality rate in horses and humans, EEE is regarded as one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases in the United States.Tips for preventing mosquito-borne diseases include:Avoid mosquito bites: Use insect repellent when outdoors, especially from dusk to dawn.Look for EPA-labeled products containing active ingredients such as DEET, picaridin (KBR3023), or oil of lemon eucalyptus (p-menthane 3,8-diol).Apply more repellent, according to label instructions, if mosquitoes start to bite.Mosquito-proof homes: Fix or install window and door screens, and cover or eliminate empty containers with standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs.Protect your horses: Veterinarians recommend commercially available licensedvaccines against EEE for all horses in the U.S. Horses should be vaccinated at least annually (recommendations vary in high-risk areas). Its not too late this year to vaccinate your horses.Use approved insect repellents to protect horses.If possible, put horses in stables, stalls, or barns during the prime mosquito exposure hours of dusk and dawn.Eliminate standing water, drain water troughs, and empty buckets at least weekly.Stock water tanks with fish that consume mosquito larvae (contact your local mosquito control for assistance), or use mosquito dunks (soliddonuts ofBacillus thuringiensis israelensis, which are nontoxic to horses) available at hardware stores.

Two horses in Ontario recently tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). The horses lived in Ottawa and Hamilton.In Ottawa, a 14-year-old, under-vaccinated Belgian mare developed clinical signs on Aug. 12, including fever and ataxia progressing to recumbency. She was euthanized.In Hamilton, a 20-year-old, under-vaccinated Standardbred gelding developed clinical signs on Aug. 16, including recumbency and muscle tremors. He was euthanized.EDCC Health Watch is an Equine Network marketing program that utilizes information from the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) to create and disseminate verified equine disease reports. TheEDCCis an independent nonprofit organization that is supported by industry donations in order to provide open access to infectious disease information.EEE 101Eastern equine encephalomyelitis is caused by the Eastern equine encephalitis virus, for which wild birds are a natural reservoir. Mosquitoes that feed on EEE-infected birds can transmit the virus to humans, horses, and other birds. Horses do not develop high enough levels of these viruses in their blood to be contagious to other animals or humans. Because of the high mortality rate in horses and humans, EEE is regarded as one of the most serious mosquito-borne diseases in the United States.Tips for preventing mosquito-borne diseases include:Avoid mosquito bites: Use insect repellent when outdoors, especially from dusk to dawn.Look for EPA-labeled products containing active ingredients such as DEET, picaridin (KBR3023), or oil of lemon eucalyptus (p-menthane 3,8-diol).Apply more repellent, according to label instructions, if mosquitoes start to bite.Mosquito-proof homes: Fix or install window and door screens, and cover or eliminate empty containers with standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs.Protect your horses: Veterinarians recommend commercially available licensedvaccines against EEE for all horses in the U.S. Horses should be vaccinated at least annually (recommendations vary in high-risk areas). Its not too late this year to vaccinate your horses.Use approved insect repellents to protect horses.If possible, put horses in stables, stalls, or barns during the prime mosquito exposure hours of dusk and dawn.Eliminate standing water, drain water troughs, and empty buckets at least weekly.Stock water tanks with fish that consume mosquito larvae (contact your local mosquito control for assistance), or use mosquito dunks (soliddonuts ofBacillus thuringiensis israelensis, which are nontoxic to horses) available at hardware stores.