Although equine influenza is non-notifiable, it is a highly contagious viral respiratory disease of horses. More information on equine influenza can be found at the British Equestrian website and The British Horse Society website.
Equine influenza can be easily spread directly through horse to horse contact and indirectly through contaminated equipment, handler clothing and boots. The Scottish Government website contains general advice on biosecurity for horses
Although strangles is a non-notifiable disease, the Scottish Government recommends the Strategy to Eradicate and Prevent Strangles (STEPS), as set out by the British Horse Society (BHS), which highlights the key requirements for good biosecurity practices designed to tackle this particular disease. Further information on strangles can be found on the BHS website here.
Affected establishments are strongly encouraged to advise neighbouring equine premises of an outbreak to reduce the risk of spread. Despite the severity of strangles, most horses will fully recover on their own, but some can remain persistently infected. Strangles can be easily spread directly through horse to horse contact and indirectly through contaminated equipment, handler clothing and boots.
The Scottish Government website contains general advice on biosecurity for horses
Although equine influenza is non-notifiable, it is a highly contagious viral respiratory disease of horses. More information on equine influenza can be found at the British Equestrian website and The British Horse Society website.
Equine influenza can be easily spread directly through horse to horse contact and indirectly through contaminated equipment, handler clothing and boots. The Scottish Government website contains general advice on biosecurity for horses