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Atypical Myopathy claims more lives in Somme.

After wreaking havoc in the north of France, the often fatal condition, atypical myopathy , has now claimed the lives of yet another five horses within a few days in the area of Ham (Somme). Two cases were reported in Saint-Gobain and a third suspected case is near-Frières Faillouël.

Affected animals exhibit symptoms such as weakness, stiffness, difficulty or refusal to move, stand up, sweating localized or generalized, abnormally dark urine, difficult breathing, temperature below 37 ° C. Foals and young horses are most susceptible.

Dr Catherine Neve explained  “I think the disease will still develop. We are in the red zone. All equine professionals are alerted. It is very cold at night and very hot during day, this may be a vector for the disease. “
In the night from Sunday through to Monday, Anne Tardieu from Monchy-Lagache, was forced to have her three horses put to sleep because of this condition. If you notice abnormal behaviour in your horse like the above and you are in any doubt, call your vet.

Read the information we have been gathering on this situation.

ERF - Atypical Myopathy

Symptoms  and Information

British Equine Veterinary Association

Eurotunnel opens its door to Horse Travel  

Cross-channel journey times could be cut by a third as Eurotunnel opens its doors to horses for the first time.

Providing an alternative to the 90-minute ferry route to the Continent, horses can now travel in passenger trains that Eurotunnel hopes will offer a faster, smoother and more reliable service.

Ten horseboxes have completed the 35-minute crossing since the service was launched on 1 March.

Working with horsetransporterPeden Bloodstock, Eurotunnel is aiming the service at racing and showjumping transporters with air-cooled vehicles.

Horses travel in their own horsebox under the charge of their regular driver and groom.

"Horses can be affected by seasickness on ferries, but by travelling in the tunnel they won't be exposed to rough seas," said Henry Bullen of Pedens.

Eurotunnel carried out a number of trials with horses before launching the service.

"Most dozed all the way," said John Keefe from Eurotunnel.

Mr Keefe said Eurotunnel has a vet on standby for emergencies or breakdowns and panicking horses would be handled by grooms, as on the road or on a ferry crossing.

Eurotunnel declined to reveal how much the "exclusive service" would cost, but said it was expected to be around twice that of a ferry journey — which starts at around £358 for a 6-8m lorry.

The company has no plans to transport other livestock.