An outbreak of equine influenza (flu) - Leicestershire - United Kingdom - 2026-05-07
La grippe est la maladie respiratoire virale la plus contagieuse chez les équidés. Elle atteint les chevaux, ânes et animaux issus de leurs croisements.
Information collected
related to the alert| Disease | Equine influenza (flu) |
| Number of positive cases (in this outbreak) | 4 |
| Confirmation date | 2026-05-07 |
| Sample type | Nasopharyngeal swab |
| Breed | Thoroughbred / Other than Thoroughbred horse / Thoroughbred / Other than Thoroughbred horse |
| Gender | gelding / gelding / Male / Male |
| Age | / 8 years / 4 years / 7 years |
| Symptoms | cough, adenopathy, nasal discharge, hyperthermia |
Source
International Collating Center (GB)