British horse racing resumes after equine flu outbreak chronographs

A 'risk-managed return to racing' will start Wednesday with four scheduled meetings, according to British racing's governing body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA).

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The entire sport went into shutdown after six vaccinated horses from the same yard tested positive for the virus last week.



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An additional four horses developed flu at a separate location.

'After analysis of thousands of samples, and no further positive tests on Monday, we still only have two confirmed sites of infection. We have put robust containment measures in place around both,' read a statement from the BHA's chief regulatory officer, Brant Dunshea.

The outbreak put at risk the Cheltenham Festival, the pinnacle of jump racing, which is set to start on March 12.

READ: Equine flu outbreak stops British horse racing

What is equine flu?

Equine influenza is a highly infectious disease that can affect horses, mules and donkeys across the world.

The disease -- which can cause respiratory problems -- usually spreads between horses in close contact and can be airborne across short distances.

Although chances of fatality are low in healthy thoroughbreds, young foals and unhealthy horses are in danger of complications.

There are no known consequences for humans exposed to the flu.

'Clearly, there is some risk associated with returning to racing,' the statement continued.

'This risk has been assessed and, based on the evidence - and ensuring biosecurity measures are in place -- the level of risk is viewed as acceptable.'

There are no known consequences for humans exposed to the flu. The disease -- which can cause respiratory problems -- usually spreads between horses in close contact and can be airborne across short distances. 'Clearly, there is some risk associated with returning to racing,' the statement continued. What is equine flu? READ: Equine flu outbreak stops British horse racing A 'risk-managed return to racing' will start Wednesday with four scheduled meetings, according to British racing's governing body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). Visit CNN.com/Sport for more news, features and video READ: Equine flu outbreak stops British horse racing 'This risk has been assessed and, based on the evidence - and ensuring biosecurity measures are in place -- the level of risk is viewed as acceptable.' READ: Equine flu outbreak stops British horse racing The disease -- which can cause respiratory problems -- usually spreads between horses in close contact and can be airborne across short distances. Visit CNN.com/Sport for more news, features and video 'Clearly, there is some risk associated with returning to racing,' the statement continued. 'This risk has been assessed and, based on the evidence - and ensuring biosecurity measures are in place -- the level of risk is viewed as acceptable.' Visit CNN.com/Sport for more news, features and video Visit CNN.com/Sport for more news, features and video What is equine flu? READ: Equine flu outbreak stops British horse racing READ: Equine flu outbreak stops British horse racing 'Clearly, there is some risk associated with returning to racing,' the statement continued. Equine influenza is a highly infectious disease that can affect horses, mules and donkeys across the world. Visit CNN.com/Sport for more news, features and video What is equine flu? Although chances of fatality are low in healthy thoroughbreds, young foals and unhealthy horses are in danger of complications. A 'risk-managed return to racing' will start Wednesday with four scheduled meetings, according to British racing's governing body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). The entire sport went into shutdown after six vaccinated horses from the same yard tested positive for the virus last week. The outbreak put at risk the Cheltenham Festival, the pinnacle of jump racing, which is set to start on March 12. 'After analysis of thousands of samples, and no further positive tests on Monday, we still only have two confirmed sites of infection. We have put robust containment measures in place around both,' read a statement from the BHA's chief regulatory officer, Brant Dunshea. There are no known consequences for humans exposed to the flu. Visit CNN.com/Sport for more news, features and video An additional four horses developed flu at a separate location. What is equine flu? There are no known consequences for humans exposed to the flu. Although chances of fatality are low in healthy thoroughbreds, young foals and unhealthy horses are in danger of complications. READ: Equine flu outbreak stops British horse racing The disease -- which can cause respiratory problems -- usually spreads between horses in close contact and can be airborne across short distances. A 'risk-managed return to racing' will start Wednesday with four scheduled meetings, according to British racing's governing body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). 'After analysis of thousands of samples, and no further positive tests on Monday, we still only have two confirmed sites of infection. We have put robust containment measures in place around both,' read a statement from the BHA's chief regulatory officer, Brant Dunshea. An additional four horses developed flu at a separate location. The outbreak put at risk the Cheltenham Festival, the pinnacle of jump racing, which is set to start on March 12. An additional four horses developed flu at a separate location. An additional four horses developed flu at a separate location. The entire sport went into shutdown after six vaccinated horses from the same yard tested positive for the virus last week. 'Clearly, there is some risk associated with returning to racing,' the statement continued.

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