A suspect positive test result for the disease Theileria equi was returned as part of standard export certification testing of a mare prior to shipment from New Zealand.

A case of Hendra virus has been confirmed in Australia on 12 June 2019.

An update on the process of establishing an equine industry levy for biosecurity.

The Ministry for Primary Industries proposes regulations to clarify the rules for significant surgical procedures on a wide range of animals.

The outbreak of African Horse Sickness in Thailand highlights the importance of rigorous biosecurity prevention and response strategies.

The New Zealand Equine Health Association is aware of a cessation of racing in the UK due to a number of outbreaks of Equine influenza.

One of the biggest issues facing both human and veterinary health is that of antibiotic resistance. Experts believe that, if the issue is not addressed now, our commonly used antibiotics will no longer be effective in a very short time.

NZEHA’s mission is to enhance the health and welfare of NZ equines. Preventing or managing equine disease is a key means by which horse welfare is enhanced, and veterinarians are optimally positioned to lead activities in this arena.

Eradicating a disease is no easy feat but the New Zealand equine community has completed a task that is rarely achieved by declaring freedom from Equine Viral Arteritis.