The FEI Veterinary Epidemiology Working Group, which was formalised last week, held its first formal meeting today to discuss the EHV-1 outbreak. 

The group is composed of leading EHV experts Professor Ann Cullinan (IRL), Dr Richard Newton (GBR), Dr Gittan Gröndahl (SWE), FEI Veterinary Director Dr Göran Akerström and FEI Senior Veterinary Advisor Dr Caterina Termine, supported by Dr Jenny Hall, Chair of the FEI Veterinary Committee. 

The virus gene typing, the evolution of the outbreak, return to competition protocols and preventive measures were among the topics that were discussed. A report from the meeting will be published by the FEI in the next 24 hours.