equine influenza
Britishnoun
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An equine influenza epidemic burned through North American cities in 1872, creating a crisis of animal suffering and human logistics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Although equine influenza upset life for only a few weeks in each of the many communities it struck, Mr. Dugatkin contends that it triggered major changes in medicine, transportation and animal rights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
With the equine influenza virus spreading, animal rescuers and veterinarians have a plan that resembles the steps taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2022
As humans continue to contend with COVID-19, herds of wild burros in the Inland Empire are facing their own outbreak of a deadly equine influenza that has killed more than a dozen donkeys since June.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2022
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