After the death of 10 horses in France including 1 in Orne victim of equine rhinopneumonia, RESPE, the epidemiological surveillance network in equine pathology whose headquarters is in St Contest near Caen calls for postpone or cancel all competitions and gatherings of pony or racehorses at least until December 15. This recurring disease every winter is extremely contagious and even if there is a vaccine, equine rhinopneumonia can cause respiratory and nervous symptoms and abortions in mares.
Gatherings and competitions postponed or canceled
To avoid the spread of the disease, Respe therefore calls for horse gatherings to be postponed or canceled. Which represents a loss of income.for equestrian centers or competition centers which offered sporting events or inter-club gatherings” explains Justine Bonhomme, the director of COREN, the Normandy regional equestrian committee. “It can also be penalizing for professional riders who may be deprived of opportunities to train their horses in specialized events for young equines.“Constraints and some inconveniences linked to this epidemic recognize Justine Bonhomme for whom”However, the game is worth it“because according to the director of COREN” if everyone plays the game of confinement, this will be stopped fairly quickly and the goal is for the situation to return to normal as quickly as possible“.
Horse racing maintained
Horse racing remains maintained with a next meeting scheduled for Saturday at the Cabourg racecourse. Also maintaining the sale of yearlings scheduled from December 7 to 9 in Deauville. A PCR test of less than 72 hours is required for the ten or so young thoroughbreds offered for sale.
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