Posted: 20/10/2007, 12:08

Sampling of suspected AHS cases

The AHS Trust has limited funds set aside for sampling and testing of AHS which gives invaluable information regarding the spread of the disease as well as trying to understand the pathogenesis behind the various strains. For the coming year all Vets are encouraged to sample all suspected cases in the following manner:

• Live cases.
  Serum, EDTA and Heparin tubes sent to your local State Vet Lab or directly to OVI. The Trust will assist by contributing R 100.00 per sample provided it ties up with samples received by OVI.
• Dead cases.
  Post mortem results in writing as well as spleen and lung on ice and in formalin and couriered to OVI. The Trust will pay R 350.00 per sample as well as the courier fees.
• All cases must be registered on line and a copy of the downloaded reporting form sent with the samples. These can be obtained from www.africanhorsesickness.co.za If you do not have this facility contact the helpline: 082 9654 082.
• No extra will be paid for traveling.
• This is a notifiable disease, however the Trust will report all cases for you to the relevant authorities.
• It is up to the Veterinarian concerned to submit an invoice to the Trust.
• The Trust will determine to what length the testing procedure should follow.

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