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Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) - Case Confirmed
Defra has confirmed a case of EVA
Defra has today reported a confirmed case of Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) in a stallion in West Sussex.

Breeding restrictions have been put in place on the infected stallion and investigations have begun, to establish the likely origin of the infection, as well as any mares that may have been affected as well.  The disease is being controlled in line with the industry agreed Horse Betting Levy Board (HBLB) Codes of Practice.

There are no human health implications associated with this disease.

What is EVA?

Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) is a contagious disease caused by the equine arteritis virus (EVA). The virus occurs worldwide including mainland Europe. 

There are no human health implications associated with this disease.

Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) is a disease which is notifiable in the UK,  by law under The Equine Viral Arteritis Order 1995 made under section 88 of the Animal Health Act 1981.
Under the Order, anyone who owns, manages, inspects or examines a horse must notify their local Animal Health office when:
    •    they suspect the disease in a stallion, either on the basis of clinical signs or following blood or semen testing;
    •     they suspect disease, either on the basis of clinical signs or following blood testing, in a stallion or mare that has been mated or artificially inseminated within the past 14 days.

Full details of the exact notification requirements are in the EVA Order 1995.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

News Story 1
 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.