Equine flu outbreak kills 60,000 donkeys in Africa
Samples sent to Britain’s Animal Health Trust confirmed suspicions of equine flu.
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Biosecurity
Equine flu continues rise in Britain
Cases in Britain hit the 200 mark, compared to only two in 2018.
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First Getah virus infection confirmed in a horse in China
Samples taken when the horse suddenly developed a fever confirmed the presence of the mosquito-borne virus, which was first isolated in 1955 in Malaysia.
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Nationwide equine biosecurity programme launches in Canada
Equine Guelph and Merck pilot scheme the first national-level biosurveillance programme for the country.
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Simple “dipstick” test could quickly identify equine flu
Modification to test developed to distinguish between human and avian flu would pave way for fast equine influenza diagnosis.
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Important respiratory disease findings revealed in surveillance program
“Throughout the study we’ve been tracking a lot of influenza even in well-vaccinated horses, regardless of age and breed.”
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Scientists’ new lab recipe helps in diagnosing glanders
The study team investigated Burkholderia mallei, the bacterium responsible for glanders, a highly infectious notifiable zoonotic disease.
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Equine flu is resurgent: Experts provide background and advice
Experts background the surge of cases in the US and Europe, and offers some advice.
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Threat of species-hopping flu viruses prompts warning
Because of the global nature of many of these diseases, it is important for agencies to work together to find ways to reduce the risk.
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New “digital stable” tracks horses in cyberspace
New British system to bring better disease prevention, control and welfare through better data.
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Deadly skin trade may have prompted Nigeria’s Equine Influenza outbreak
Potential disease epidemic in West Africa as 3000 equines in Nigeria infected.
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British racing to resume with extra biosecurity measures in place
“We still only have two confirmed sites of infection. We have put robust containment measures in place around both.”
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Second racing yard in Britain hit by equine flu, as containment efforts continue
Four positive tests for equine flu at a yard in Newmarket could jeopardise plans to resume racing.
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Racing lockdown helping to contain equine flu outbreak in Britain
Thousands of horses tested for Equine Influenza, but only six positive results so far.
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Britain’s racing shutdown continues, as the wider horse sport community watches and waits
The British Equestrian Federation continues to monitor the equine flu situation in Britain, but events continue for now.
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Why Asian horses don’t get sick with the bird flu
Researchers explore transmissibility of bird flu to Asia’s wild horses.
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Equine flu brings British horse-racing to a halt
Shutdown could last a week, or even more. Owners are urged to be vigilant.
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Vaccinations should be a priority in fighting any NZ equine flu outbreak – study
Researchers estimate the overall loss for an EI outbreak in the breeding season at NZ$225.5 million.
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Room for improvement in event biosecurity, says FEI’s Veterinary Committee
“The Veterinary Department has evaluated six events from a biosecurity perspective and come to the conclusion that there are multiple needs for improvements to ensure a high level of biosecurity.”
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Keep it clean: How hand-washing helps horse health
“Hand-washing can’t be underestimated in the role it plays in protecting public health.”
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