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
-
INJECTION FLU INJECT Credit: no credit -
Library image. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo 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
-
Library image Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto 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
-
Library image Credit: Alamy Stock Photo ‘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‘
-
Credit: Katy Malone 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
-
Library image Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Equestrian events cancelled as more cases of flu confirmed
‘Any horse that displays any signs of illness should not leave its home yard’
-
Library image Credit: Alamy Stock Photo *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
-
Racehorse trainer confirms three equine flu cases at his yard
‘Over the last couple of days, I have been concerned about the health status of a small number of horses in the yard’
-
Library image. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo Experts urge vigilance after vaccinated horses diagnosed with flu
Eight vaccinated horses have been diagnosed with the condition
-
Owners warned to look out for equine flu signs following outbreaks
Outbreaks have been confirmed in the UK and Europe
-
Equine flu: why you need to be vigilant *H&H VIP*
Simple measures can prevent the cancellation of shows and events this season due to influenza outbreaks, as Karen Coumbe MRCVS explains
-
INJECTION FLU INJECT Vets warn a major flu outbreak could bring equine sport to a halt
A new initiative is being launched which comes as an outbreak of equine flu has been confirmed in Hampshire
-
UK at risk of equine flu epidemic
Research shows that less than half the equine population is currently vaccinated against the disease
-
Action needed to stem equine flu outbreaks
Is your horse vaccinated? Vets and owners call for vigilance as flu cases rack up in 2014
-
Equine flu on the rise as owners fail to vaccinate
After 24 outbreaks of equine flu in the past few months, vets are urging horse owners to be vigilant and vaccinate
