Evaluation of Current Equine Influenza Vaccination Protocols Prior to Shipment, Guided by OIE Standards by Ann Cullinane, Jacinta Gahan, Cathal Walsh, Manabu Nemoto, Johanna Entenfellner, Cecilia Olguin-Perglione, Marie Garvey, Tao Qi Huang Fu, Monica Venner, Takashi Yamanaka, María Barrandeguy, Charlene Judith Fernandez

“…To facilitate the temporary importation of horses for competition and racing purposes, with a minimum risk of transmitting equine influenza, the World Organisation for Animal Health (Office International des Epizooties, or OIE), formally engaged in a public−private partnership with the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) and the International Federation for Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) to establish, within the context of existing OIE standards, a science-based rationale to identify the ideal time period for equine influenza vaccination prior to shipment. …”
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How Happy Are Equine Athletes? Stakeholder Perceptions of Equine Welfare Issues Associated with Equestrian Sport by Tamzin Furtado, Liane Preshaw, Jo Hockenhull, Jennifer Wathan, Janet Douglas, Sue Horseman, Rebecca Smith, Danica Pollard, Gina Pinchbeck, Jan Rogers, Carol Hall

“…The international governing body for equestrian sports, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), states that the welfare of the horse must be paramount and never subordinated to competitive or commercial influences. …”
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