THIS week, there has been a reported outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1 – neurological form) in France, with cases potentially linked to a Le Mans venue.

British Equestrian and its membership bodies released a statement to say, while the situation is an evolving one, all members of the equestrian community who have recently been to, are currently in or intending to travel to/through France should be extra vigilant at this time. Please seek veterinary advice before travel and isolate any returning horses as per the quarantine protocols.