towards the end of the dangerous epidemic in Seine-et-Marne?

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After several weeks of high risk of spread of the rhinopneumonia of horses in Seine-et-Marnethe level becomes low again, depending on the Equine pathology epidemiological surveillance network (Repeat). “For the past fortnight, we have regained a little freedom, even if we continue to monitor the horses' temperatures,” says the La Rochette equestrian center. The epidemic seems to be behind us, there are no new cases, we should be fine. It must be said that everyone remained wise and everyone stayed at home! »

Same relief for these amateur riders, horse owners in Vernou-la-Celle-sur-Seine: “They stayed in the box and we avoided all gatherings since last November. We hope that the competitions will finally be able to resume in January. »

Equine rhinopneumonia: a viral disease

It was during a pony competition in Le Mans, in Sarthe, that the first outbreak of this contagious viral disease was identified before spreading to other departments. According to an unofficial source, at least seven horses died in Seine-et-Marne, without this information being confirmed by the prefecture, which did not respond on this point.

“This is a pathology caused by the equine herpes virus,” state services explain. Not transmissible to humans, it manifests itself in several forms, the most widespread being respiratory. If a case is reported in an equestrian center, all biosecurity measures must be reinforced.”

And the prefecture adds: “But as this disease is not regulated by the law on animal health, the closures of centers and the restriction of equine movements are taken by horse and riding professionals to avoid its propagation. Thus, the departmental population protection directorate has not issued any closure order. »

HAS Bois-le-RoiOlympic champion Philippe Rozier took all precautions, he who was burned in 2021. His horse, Rahotep from Tuscany, had come close to death after contracting rhinopneumonia.

“He’s a survivor!” Today, he is in great shape and has a breeding career. His first foals are 4 years old, specifies the rider. With this new epidemic, we took a lot of precautions and all competitions were canceled in Seine-et-Marne. I didn't compete myself. All the pros played the game well. We understood how it works, it's a bit like Covid, and we manage the horses in the stables. »

Vaccination

Near Dammarie-lès-Lys, a veterinarian from the Bailly equine clinic, who has recently carried out numerous PCR-type tests, points out that there is no real treatment for rhinopneumonia.

“We use very little antivirals which are very expensive,” she recalls. We mainly treat respiratory and nervous symptoms for the comfort and support of the horse. What we fear most are abortions on farms. In fact, we tend to vaccinate as much as possible.”

And to conclude, Philippe Rozier, a supporter of vaccination, emphasizes that “the life of a horse is worth €80! »

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