Equine flu

Native breed society cancels show after outcry over non-compulsory flu vacs

The society previously said it would not be insisting on mandatory vaccinations for its summer show

Call for show organisers to make flu vaccinations ‘mandatory’ as outbreaks top 200

‘Alarmingly the number of outbreaks of equine influenza continues to rise and are likely to continue week-on-week for the foreseeable future’

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H&H’s breeding columnist urges owners and breeders to consider bio-security to avoid threatening the industry

County show cancels all horse classes due to flu outbreak

‘The primary reason for taking this decision is the welfare of the animals’

Royal Welsh U-turn on flu jabs as 25 outbreaks confirmed so far in July

‘We understand this is going to be disappointing for some but the welfare of the animals attending the show must be our priority’

Flu confirmed in horses vaccinated this spring and broodmare: foal also showing signs

Shock as major show does not insist on flu jabs – as 41 cases confirmed in a month

Equine flu ‘gathering pace’ as experts warn owners not to drop their guard

Experts believe the increase in outbreaks is due to the increased movement and mixing of horses that typically occurs at this time of year

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