Defra confirms detection of EIA in Northumberland horse
Date posted: 09 Sep 2010
Defra has revealed details concerning a horse in Northumberland which has equine infectious anaemia.
Published by Louise Border.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed the appearance of equine infectious anaemia (EIA) in a horse in Northumberland.
Out of six horses which were imported from the Netherlands into the UK, the animal was the only one to test positive for the condition.
Post-import testing has proved to be a useful tool in this instance, according to Nigel Gibbens, the country's chief veterinary officer.
Mr Gibbens stated: "These were apparently healthy horses carrying a notifiable disease that we are keen to keep out of Great Britain."
The horse in question will now be destroyed in a humane fashion.
Meanwhile, the site where the infection was detected is said to have been placed under restriction for now.
According to Defra, horse owners should get in touch with their nearest Animal Health office if they are concerned that a horse of theirs might have contracted EIA.
Please contact Rachel Flynn, Head of Horseracing and Equine for further information or call 01223 225168
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