10/7/2017 Presented by: Candi Bothum OHSET State Chair Simple Steps - PDF document

10/7/2017 Presented by: Candi Bothum OHSET State Chair Simple Steps to Mitigation BIOSECURITY FOR YOUR EQUINE PARTNER At the NCHA Western National What is the Potential Damage? Cutting Championships in May Recent Challenges in the Equine Industry of 2011 in Utah  90 Horses were  13 horses died or were March 16, 2012 confirmed positive euthanized EHV ‐ 1 Outbreak Confirmed At HITS Desert Circuit with EHV ‐ 1  They were from 10 Multiple Western States Affected States by EHV ‐ 1 Outbreak What about:  54 of these 90 horses Strangles? U.S. News were at the event in UT Ring Worm? Outbreak of horse virus causes Various Fungus’ concern Other Virus’ From: www.aphis.usda.gov Know and understand what Be sure your animal is “normal” is for your animal healthy before taking it anywhere. Equine Rectal Temp Degrees 100 Fahrenheit (=/ ‐ 1 Degree) Heart Rate Beats/Min (Range) 28 ‐ 40 Respiratory Rate Breaths/Min 10 ‐ 14 (Resting) (Range) Gestation Days 340 *The Merck Veterinary Manual. Eighth Edition 1

10/7/2017 Vaccinate AAEP Suggests… Plan. Prevent. Protect. Risk exists; protection is a choice. Vaccinations are the best line of defense against the dangerous diseases horses are exposed to in the pasture, barn and show ring. The AAEP recommends all horses receive four core vaccinations: tetanus, Eastern/Western equine encephalomyelitis, West Nile virus and rabies. Use fly and insect repellent Keep bedding clean and manure piles to a minimum Disinfect new stalls, pens, You can carry it too etc. before putting an animal inside 1 part bleach – 10 parts H2O 2

10/7/2017 Rubber or Leather Boots Don’t allow your animal to touch noses with another How far should I stay away? Don’t share equipment between animals Saddles or Bridles Either Let water fall to the bucket, don’t submerge hoses 3

10/7/2017 Horses can be carriers and Isolate, when you go home only shed during times of stress 14 day isolation is standard Before Traveling Places to go for accurate information  Local Veterinarian  APHIS  www.AAEP.org  State Veterinarian  (American Association of Equine Practitioners) Crossing State Lines?  www.APHIS.USDA.gov  (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)  Check Your State’s Requirements (State Vet)  State Veterinarian  CogginsTest? (EIA; Equine Infectious Anemia)  Health Certificate  Brand Inspection 4