An outbreak of equine influenza (flu) - Hérault(34) - France - 2023-03-22
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 alertDisease | Equine influenza (flu) |
Number of positive cases (in this outbreak) | 2 |
Confirmation date | 2023-03-22 |
Sample type | Nasopharyngeal swab |
Diagnosis (laboratory) | PCR |
Breed | French saddlebred / Half-arabian |
Gender | Male / Male |
Age | 2 years / 7 years |
Symptoms | hyperthermia, cough, nasal discharge |
Start date | 2023-03-20 |
Activity | Equestrian center |
Total affected | 50 |
Source
RESPE - Sentinel Veterinarian Report