{"product_id":"1-ef","title":"1 EF","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEquine flu is a highly contagious, airborne respiratory virus that spreads rapidly.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe virus has seen a significant rise in circulation levels in the UK in 2026, and as owners we need to do everything possible to protect our horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eHow Can Your Horse Catch It?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-hansi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e1.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eAirborne Transmission\u003c\/b\u003e. The virus travels efficiently through the air. When an infected horse coughs or sneezes, it releases virus particles that can be inhaled by nearby horses. It is advised to have a minimum of 100m in between horses on neighbouring yards, but under favourable weather conditions, wind can carry the aerosolized virus up to 3 miles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-hansi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e2.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eDirect Contact\u003c\/b\u003e. Nose to nose or close interaction with an infected horse allows the virus to pass directly from one animal to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-hansi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e3.\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eIndirect Contact\u003c\/b\u003e. The virus can survive on ‘objects’ for varying amounts of time. Horses can become infected by coming into contact with contaminated equipment, such as shared water troughs, feed buckets, haynets, grooming brushes, or rugs. Humans can also act as carriers, spreading the virus on their hands or clothing.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOn porous surfaces such as rugs and tack the virus may only remain active for 15 to 30 minutes, but the virus can live for up to 36 hours on hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003eKey Tips To Keep Your Horse Safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eVaccinations\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003eKeep Your Vaccinations Up to Date. This is by far the best defence. Routine vaccinations do not guarantee your horse won't catch the flu, but they significantly reduce the severity of the illness and help your horse recover much faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eBiosecurity \u0026amp; Hygiene\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eDisinfect equipment. Use standard disinfectants or soap and water to scrub potentially contaminated surfaces this will easily kill the virus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eAvoid Sharing Items. Do not share feed bowls, water troughs, tack, or grooming kits between different horses or yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePersonal Hygiene\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003eWash your hands thoroughly and change clothing when moving between different yards or handling different horses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Movement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eTraveling to competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003eFollow strict vaccination protocol.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis will include either 6 monthly or 12 monthly boosters, the “7 day rule” for recently vaccinated horses and be ready to have your passports checked before entering a venue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003eAt any event DO NOT share equipment including water troughs, grooming kits or rugs with unfamiliar horses.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAlso DO NOT ALLOW ANY nose to nose contact with any horse outside those travelling with you.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eUpon returning to the yard disinfect all equipment and transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003eo\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eHacking \/ Riding out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003eWhere possible avoid riding through fields or along bridle paths with unfamiliar horses grazing in the immediate vicinity, and UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHOULD YOU ALLOW NOSE TO NOSE CONTACT WITH UNFAMILIAR HORSES.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-left: 72.0pt; mso-add-space: auto;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhandhorserug.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57930672210303,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/secondhandhorserug.com\/products\/1-ef","provider":"Secondhandhorserug.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}