New data from Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance (EIDS) shows a sharp rise in equine influenza cases, with nine outbreaks reported between 29 March and 16 April 2026.
Cases have been identified in Berkshire, Hampshire, Kent, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, North Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire and Surrey, with a further outbreak in the East of England awaiting confirmation.
The update highlights the continued importance of biosecurity and vaccination as cases increase across multiple regions.
