Equine Dental Care Ltd

24/12/2025

04/10/2025

💥Equine Herpes Virus confirmed in Chessington💥

Unfortunately we have a confirmed case of neurological herpes in the Chessington area. Local practices have been notified and we are working together to contain the outbreak.

The yard has been closed and isolated and currently only one horse is affected. We are aware this news will cause concern for many but we would like to advise the following and urge people not to panic.

We would recommend the following precautions:

Horses should be monitored closely for clinical signs of respiratory disease, incontinence or neurological problems. If you have any concerns re**al temperatures should be taken twice daily and should the temperature exceed 38.5 degrees Celsius please contact us.

EHV-1 is spread by direct horse-horse contact or through contact with contaminated people/objects. It is also spread by short aerosol distance whilst horses are shedding the virus. Therefore good biosecurity on yards is essential to prevent spread.

Horses which are regularly travelling, competing or on yards local to the Chessington area should consider vaccinating for EHV. Vaccination does not provide protection against neurological herpes but is likely to reduce the shedding of EHV in the environment and therefore likelihood of spread between horses. It is not appropriate to vaccinate the current affected yard at this time.

If you have any concerns please do not hesitate to contact us. If you would like to discuss EHV with one of our vets please email the office with your contact details. If you would like to book a vaccine or are concerned your horse may be exhibiting clinical signs please ring the office on 01483 811088.

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