"Many Photos" - Donald McCain confirms the horses tested positive from equine flu came from his yard

TRAINER Donald McCain has released a statement confirming the horses who tested positive for equine flu came from his training base, Bankhouse. 

McCain released the statement through the National Trainers Federation stating that he followed all rules and guidelines and made the BHA aware of the positive tests straight away.

McCain has confirmed the flu outbreak came from his yard

PA:Press Association

The statement read: “I have been aware of the recent news about Equine Influenza outbreaks in France and Ireland, and over the last couple of days, I have been concerned about the health status of a small number of horses in the yard.

“Their welfare is at the front of our minds, so at my request, our veterinary surgeon has examined them regularly and we have followed his advice on testing and treatment.

“It was by following this protocol that the positive results for equine flu came to light yesterday evening. The BHA were contacted immediately and we are liaising closely with them about biosecurity and management of all the horses at Bankhouse.

“Bankhouse follows all the available advice on disease control and all our horses are fully inoculated. We are scrupulous about observing the health status of horses in our care and taking the necessary steps to treat any condition that may affect them.

“It follows we would never race any horses that we could have known were infected. Over the last 2 months, all potential runners have been scoped and their blood checked within 36 hours of their races to ensure that only healthy horses compete for the yard.

“When new horses arrive at our yard we, as much as possible, try to keep them separate but at this stage cannot know if the infection came from recent arrivals or from horses returning from racing. We have 3 confirmed cases and this morning have taken blood and swabs from all the others for testing.”

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