A case of equine influenza (flu) - Mayenne(53) - France - 2023-12-12
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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) | 1 |
| Confirmation date | 2023-12-12 |
| Sample type | Nasal swab |
| Diagnosis (laboratory) | PCR |
| Breed | Trait percheron (draught) |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 8 month |
| Symptoms | hyperthermia, cough, nasal discharge |
| Start date | 2023-12-09 |
| Vaccination | No |
| Activity | breeding |
| Total affected | 15 |
| Control measures | infected horse died |
| Remarks | Cheval récemment importé d'un autre département français. |
Source
RESPE - Sentinel Veterinarian Report
