Veterinary dept prohibits horse transfers after flu outbreak


SERDANG: The Department of Veterinary Services has prohibited the transfer of horses from one stable to another following the outbreak of Equine Influenza (EI) or horse flu.

Its deputy director-general Dr Kamarudin Md Isa (pix) said following the rapid spread of the disease, several racing clubs including the Selangor Turf Club (STC), Perak Turf Club (PTC) and Penang Turf Club were asked to tighten control and ensure that no horses and equipment were taken out of the clubs.

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