Two cases of equine influenza (flu) - Dorset - United Kingdom - 2026-06-04
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) | 2 |
| Confirmation date | 2026-06-04 |
| Sample type | Nasopharyngeal swab |
| Diagnosis (laboratory) | PCR |
| Breed | Other than Thoroughbred horse / Other than Thoroughbred horse |
| Gender | gelding / gelding |
| Age | 4 years / 7 years |
| Symptoms | hyperthermia, cough, nasal discharge |
| Vaccination | No |
Source
International Collating Center (GB)