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FEI to Tighten Equine Biosecurity Following EHV-1 Outbreak
The FEI veterinary committee proposed 13 ways to improve biosecurity at equestrian events.
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Biosecurity Agreement
To educate participants and increase compliance with safe practices, show or event managers might want to include an agreement in a stall packet or in online show/event information, requiring a signature on a compliance agreement.
These are general biosecurity guidelines and each event/facility should tailor the agreement to their specific needs and circumstances.
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