TRANSPORTATION is a necessary evil for many horses, from those who compete internationally to those for whom there is a limit to the number of places within safe hacking distance. Many horses travel many miles, and when they move, diseases move with them.
There are numerous factors to consider when transporting horses, beyond biosecurity and the associated infectious disease risks. Horses can be stuck in traffic jams or border queues, along with their people, so planning is crucial.
The published an online survey report reviewing risk factors for illness and
