Contagious equine metritis: the present situation reviewed and a revised code of practice for its control
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This report details the 1979 code of practice for controlling contagious equine metritis (CEM) in horses. Updated based on prior experience, it aligns UK and Ireland policies for uniform CEM control strategies.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Equine Health
- Infectious Disease Control
Background:
- Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) poses a significant threat to equine breeding.
- Previous control measures were implemented during the 1978 breeding season.
- Experience gained from the 1978 season informed updates to the control strategy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the updated code of practice for CEM control during the 1979 breeding season.
- To establish a uniform policy for CEM control across the United Kingdom and Ireland.
- To provide guidance to thoroughbred mare and stallion owners.
Main Methods:
- Development of a code of practice under scientific committee guidance.
- Incorporation of lessons learned from the previous breeding season.
- Collaboration with Irish colleagues to harmonize control policies.
Main Results:
- An updated code of practice for CEM control is detailed for the 1979 season.
- Agreement reached for a unified CEM control policy in the UK and Ireland.
- A summary will be disseminated to relevant horse owners.
Conclusions:
- The updated code of practice aims for effective control of contagious equine metritis.
- Harmonized policies between the UK and Ireland will enhance disease management.
- Dissemination of information is crucial for successful implementation and owner compliance.
Abstract:
This report contains details of the code of practice for the control of contagious equine metritis (CEM) during the 1979 breeding season. It was prepared under the guidance of a scientific committee established by the Horserace Betting Levy Board under the chairmanship of Sir David Evans, FRS. The code is similar to the one introduced for the 1978 breeding season but takes into account the experience gained during the past 12 months. Following discussions with colleagues in Ireland it has been agreed that a similar code of practice will be introduced in the United Kingdom and Ireland so as to facilitate a uniform policy for the control of CEM. A summary of this report will be circulated to thoroughbred mare and stallion owners.