Equine flu

Latest equine flu update: number of confirmed outbreaks on the rise

Of the outbreaks in June, one horse had recently arrived from the Netherlands. The remainder do not relate to imported horses.

‘We must pull together’ to beat equine flu as outbreak roars on unabated

The number of cases is likely to rise as the competition season continues, experts have warned.

Flu: experts urge continued vigilance as more cases confirmed

Eight of the affected horses had recently been imported from Ireland

Governing body’s plan for eight-month flu vaccinations

The proposed changes could be made standard from 1 January 2020

Equine flu latest: 61 cases this year as work continues to control outbreaks

‘We are certainly hopeful that events raising their game and requiring vaccination will have had a positive effect on reducing transmission’

Equine flu remains a concern as new cases confirmed

Five cases of equine flu have been diagnosed so far this month, while a popular showground has confirmed its new rules on vaccinations

Yard owner urges lockdown in equine flu outbreaks as more cases confirmed

British Eventing brings in six-month flu vaccination rule

All horses arriving at affiliated events from 1 March must have had a flu booster vaccination within six months or they will be turned away

New strain of equine flu behind outbreak, experts confirm

‘It is clear that this strain of the virus is not going away and is taking advantage of any opportunity given to it to spread among our horse population’

Equine flu: advice to owners after new cases include 16 on one yard

It is thought this group of cases is related to unvaccinated horses coming into contact with other equines at an event

Equine flu: shows cancelled as more cases confirmed

At least five horses have confirmed flu on one premises, where 15 others are showing signs of the virus

Latest equine flu update: more cases confirmed

The Animal Health Trust has been praised for its ‘round-the-clock’ efforts in dealing with a year’s worth of tests in a matter of days

Three new equine flu cases confirmed: authorities issue advice to owners

Owners have been reminded of the importance of isolation procedures following three new flu cases in non-thoroughbred horses

‘Cautious optimism’ as racing allowed to restart

‘This is not a typical endemic period and it was essential that precautions be taken to protect the horse population‘

The diary of the home-made (locked down) livery yard: a quick way to get Facebook likes

Katy discusses the recent flu outbreak and how it has affected your yard

Equine flu: four more racing cases confirmed and one non-vaccinated horse put down

Insurance warning: unvaccinated horses risk invalidating cover for flu claims

An insurance broker has urged owners to check their horses’ vaccinations are up to date

Equestrian events cancelled as more cases of flu confirmed

‘Any horse that displays any signs of illness should not leave its home yard’

*Equine flu update* All racing and point-to-pointing cancelled until next week

All racing and point-to-pointing fixtures have been abandoned until Wednesday at the earliest due to the equine flu outbreak

Equine flu: what you need to know

Equine influenza is a very effective virus that spreads rapidly between horses that don’t have antibodies to protect them