CEM infection detected in stallion

A case of contagious equine metritis infection (CEM) has been confirmed in a non-thoroughbred stallion at Doughiska, Co Galway — the first case notified in Ireland since 1982.

Routine pre-breeding testing revealed the disease. The stallion had not shown clinical signs, and had tested negative in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

The stallion was imported in 2009. The other stallion on the premises, also a non-thoroughbred, tested negative.