British Equine Veterinary Association launches guide to preventing equine contagious disease

The British Equine Veterinary Association has launched the UK’s first guide to preventing equine contagious disease has been developed for horse owners by XLEquine practice members in collaboration with the Animal Health Trust (AHT). The booklet, called ‘Plan Prevent Protect’ is designed to give you an introduction to the contagious diseases that can affect your yard and the horses in your care.
These diseases are costly both to the welfare of the horses under your care, as well as in financial terms whether it’s your hobby, or especially if it’s your business. Diseases such as Equine Influenza and Strangles can affect race meetings, local shows and events. Other conditions such as Contagious Equine Metritus (CEM) can lower the fertility of breeding horses.
The guide can be followed here
http://www.xlequine.co.uk/content/plan-prevent-protect