Equine influenza has appeared in Japan for the first time since 1972. The first cases were observed in mid-August, and soon thereafter several hundred clinical cases appeared in multiple training centers. This outbreak prompted the Japan Racing Association (JRA) to cancel all race meetings and ban horse movements throughout the country. Meanwhile, on August 17, equine influenza was detected i

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