An outbreak of equine influenza (flu) - Essex - United Kingdom - 2026-06-20
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) | 3 |
| Confirmation date | 2026-06-20 |
| Sample type | Nasopharyngeal swab |
| Breed | Other than Thoroughbred horse / Other than Thoroughbred horse / Other than Thoroughbred horse |
| Gender | gelding / gelding / gelding |
| Age | 25 years / 5 years / 4 years |
| Symptoms | nasal discharge, cough, lethargy |
Source
International Collating Center (GB)