Controversy over flu jabs at Royal Festival of the Horse

Organisers of the Royal Festival of the Horse have relaxed rules on equine flu vaccinations for event, which is being held at Stoneleigh Park to replace The Royal Show.

They hope the rule change will encourage more late entries, but not everyone supports their decision.

Get opinion from Dr Richard Newton of the Animal Health Trust, H&H’s veterinary consultant Karen Coumbe and showing producers Robert Bell and Nigel Hollings, in this week’s Horse & Hound (20 May, 2010) on sale now

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