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Equine flu: what horse owners need to know during the current outbreak in Britain

Equine flu vaccinations should be recorded in the horse’s passport. Equine flu, as equine influenza is commonly known, is caused by various strains of the influenza virus that affe...

Horse owners warned vigilance and vaccination key as equine flu cases continue to rise

INJECTION FLU INJECTHorse owners are urged to be vigilant and ensure vaccinations are up to date after a “marked increase” in equine influenza (EI) activity. Today (11 May), the eq...

Horse owners warned to be vigilant after ‘marked increase in equine flu’ cases

INJECTION FLU INJECTHorse owners are urged to be vigilant, ensure vaccinations are up to date and report any new outbreaks of equine flu after a “marked increase in activity”. The...

British trainers warned to be vigilant amid surge in cases of equine flu

British Horseracing Authority’s email sent to all trainers aims to reduce the risk of a shutdown, as happened in 2019The British Horseracing Authority has emailed all British train...

Rising equine flu cases lead to special measures at Royal Ascot

The royal procession pictured on day two of Royal Ascot 2025. Hunter chases h...

‘Good owners vaccinate their horses against flu for their welfare, not just to compete,’ says equine vet

Get ahead of spring and summer respiratory results

Horse world urged to act after more than 100 strangles cases recorded this year

Confirmed EHV Case Leads to Virginia Horse Center Restricting Entries in Shows Over Next 2 Weeks

Virginia Horse Center restricting entries in shows over the next two weeks to deal with confirmed case of equine herpes virus The post Confirmed EHV Case Leads to Virginia Horse Ce...

Terrifying surge in holiday hotspots of sexual disease usually found in horses

The gruesome virus triggers a nasty skin rash and pus-filled spots on the face and intimate areas.

Avian Influenza spreads across Nepal’s poultry sector

Nepal is facing a serious escalation of avian flu outbreaks, with more than 100,000 birds culled across multiple districts as authorities battle the spread of H5N1 and H9N2 viruses...

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

Health Zone: Respiratory

Racehorses rely on good respiratory health to be able to perform at the peak of their abilities. It is why endoscope results can influence owners, trainers, and buyers alike.