EIAV Risk Assessment for Great Britain from EU and EFTA States
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DEFRA published a qualitative risk assessment evaluating the likelihood of equine infectious anaemia virus (EIAV) introduction into Great Britain from EU and EFTA member states. The assessment also considers the subsequent likelihood of exposure for domestic equids (horses and donkeys) in Great Britain and the potential consequences of an outbreak. This document applies to England, Scotland and Wales.
“A qualitative risk assessment of the likelihood of equine infectious anaemia virus (EIAV) introduction into Great Britain from EU and EFTA member states.”
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DEFRA published a qualitative risk assessment document that evaluates the likelihood of equine infectious anaemia virus (EIAV) being introduced into Great Britain from EU and EFTA member states. The assessment covers the pathway risk for introduction and subsequent exposure risk for domestic equids including horses and donkeys, as well as potential outbreak consequences.
Equine industry stakeholders and equine health professionals operating in England, Scotland, and Wales should be aware of this risk assessment. While the document does not create binding compliance obligations, it provides intelligence on disease pathways from European trading partners that may inform biosecurity practices and import risk management for equine businesses, veterinarians, and animal welfare organisations.
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Risk assessment: equine infectious anaemia to Great Britain from EU and EFTA member states
A qualitative risk assessment of the likelihood of equine infectious anaemia virus (EIAV) introduction into Great Britain from EU and EFTA member states.
From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Published 21 April 2026 Get emails about this page
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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Risk assessment of the annual likelihood of equine infectious anaemia virus introduction into Great Britain from EU and EFTA member states in December 2025 (executive summary)
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This summary outlines a qualitative risk assessment evaluating the likelihood of equine infectious anaemia virus (EIAV) being introduced into Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) from European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states.
It also considers the subsequent likelihood of exposure for domestic equids (horses and donkeys) in Great Britain and the potential consequences of an outbreak.
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Published 21 April 2026
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