Some Good News for Breeders

All breeders are rightly concerned about the affect of Equine Influenza on new born foals. Horse Deals was pleased to read that Anne and Jen Andersen’s foal by the colourful and charismatic jumping sire, Copabella Visage, is doing well despite having contracted the flu. In conversation with veterinarian, Derek Major recently we heard with relief that this strain of the EI virus was not as severe as anticipated. The young filly foal, Vixen (pictured) out of an Australian Stock Horse mare is just two weeks old and eases breeders worries to some extent. However, vigilance is necessary. Lesley Hargreaves tells us that temperatures are taken three times a day at both the Arcadia and Wilberforce Copabella properties.

The experience with Vixen has eased the worry at Copabella Sporthorses a little, as they await the arrival of an embryo transfer foal by Copabella Visage out of the imported and successful jumping mare, Copabella Courcheval by Cascavel, due on the 21st September. It is expected that mares which have had the virus and recovered, will pass on an immunity to the foal.

For the latest on news regarding the new arrivals and up to date information concerning the outbreak of EI and its affect on a breeding and training farm follow the link below.


Click here to vistit the Copabella website and read further updates.