Equine flu

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

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’

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

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