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The threat of Equine Herpes Virus at Beaufort Hunt Stables, the host site of Badminton Horse Trials, has been eradicated, according to a statement released this morning from Hugh Thomas, Badminton director. All horses have been removed from the stables, and the barns will soon receive a full cleaning and disinfecting. The horse that initially showed signs of infection is recovering. Badminton’s veterinary team is assuring all riders that there will be no threat to their horses when the event kicks off in six weeks. Click here to read the full report from the expert veterinary team that advised Badminton officials.
From Hugh Thomas, Badminton Director:
Following confirmation of Equine Herpes Virus in the Beaufort Hunt stables at Badminton, urgent action has been taken to ensure the hygiene and biosecurity of the stables to be used for the Badminton Horse Trials in 6 weeks time.
All horses have already been removed from the stables and thorough cleaning and disinfecting will follow shortly. The Equine Herpes Virus cannot survive outside the horse for any appreciable length of time.
The Hunt horse that showed clinical signs of infection is improving and is expected to make a full recovery.
The full report of the expert veterinary team that has advised the Horse Trials is attached.
