COVID-19 Resources for Equestrian Facilities in California
Edited Press Release
April 9, 2020
The state of California has issued the following guidelines for equestrian facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The state of California has issued the following guidelines for equestrian facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The African horse sickness (AHS) outbreak in Thailand has nearly quadrupled in a little more than a week, reaching 154 deaths and a fatality rate of 94% in horses showing clinical signs.
The Amelia County index case has died due to a cause unrelated to equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy.
From shutting down local horse shows to postponing the Olympic Games until 2021, the coronavirus pandemic has played havoc with the way owners keep, exhibit, and even trail ride their horses.
Our reporter is adapting to life with limited access to her horse as her barn sets guidelines to prevent COVID-19 spread.
Definitively identified by Thai veterinarians on March 27, this represents the first outbreak of AHS outside the African continent in more than 30 years.
This is the second horse to be diagnosed on the same Alameda County premises.
The affected horse’s premises is under quarantine.
The Retired Racehorse Project’s executive director and longtime member of the racing industry offers insight into the pandemic’s effect on Thoroughbred rehoming as tracks close and sales are canceled.
Two additional horses at the Foothills County stable were placed under a three-week quarantine.
Forty-one additional horses are under quarantine.
Learn about these disease-carrying parasites and how to protect your horse.
Horse owners are facing uncertain times as COVID-19 spreads and they’re unable to travel to the barn or ride. Here are tips for adjusting your horse’s diet if he’s out of work.
All exposed horses remain under voluntary quarantine.
What to do if you need help feeding your horses after a COVID-19-related job loss, and how to help others if you don’t.
Move pregnant mares from areas where wild cherry trees are abundant to minimize caterpillar exposure; digestion of the insects can cause early- and late-term foal losses or weak foals.
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