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21:45Horse & HoundEquestrian

New Campaign Launched Following Rise in Equine Grass Sickness Cases

A major funding appeal has been launched to combat equine grass sickness following an increase in cases and fatalities. The condition affects the nervous system and carries a fatality rate of around 80 percent.

New Campaign Launched Following Rise in Equine Grass Sickness Cases

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A major appeal for funding has been launched to support the ongoing battle against equine grass sickness (EGS). The campaign follows a recent increase in cases, which includes the death of five ponies in a herd of eight.

The Equine Grass Sickness Fund, a charity operating as part of the Moredun Foundation, recorded 74 cases of EGS by 11 September 2026. This marks an increase compared to the 67 cases reported in 2025.

The condition causes degenerative changes to the central and autonomic (involuntary) nervous systems. Equine grass sickness proves fatal in approximately 80% of cases.

Equestrian · Horse & Hound · Published 21:45 · 16 Sept 2026

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