Why sales and transport increase risk
Bloodstock sales and transport bring horses, people and vehicles together from multiple premises. That creates a greater chance of exposure to respiratory disease and other infectious risks.
Before travel
- Check vaccination records.
- Assess current health status.
- Confirm travel documentation and destination requirements.
- Plan isolation or monitoring on arrival.
On arrival
- Keep new arrivals separate where appropriate.
- Monitor for coughing, fever or nasal discharge.
- Avoid sharing water buckets, tack or grooming tools.
- Seek veterinary advice if symptoms appear.