The BHA has confirmed a case of equine influenza in a vaccinated thoroughbred in a yard in a yard adjacent to Welsh Grand National-winning trainer Mel Rowley in Shropshire, England.The horse came from the Goffs Arkle Sale in Ireland and arrived in the yard on June 12. It was reported to have been transported along with eight other thoroughbreds who were also purchased at the sale that took place between June 9 and 11. It is understood that the BHA has contacted those responsible for the horses who came into contact with the horse. The BHA has also urged trainers and owners who bought horses at the Arkle Sale to ensure that any new recruit is fully vaccinated and properly isolated for at least 14 days before mixing with other horses.A statement released by the BHA on Wednesday read, “We are grateful to Mel and Phil Rowley for their prompt action to spot the signs of infection, ensure the horse was tested and report the findings to Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance.“The infected horse arrived at the isolation yard on 12 June and at that point was not exhibiting any clinical signs of the virus. These developed late Saturday evening and subsequent testing confirmed the infection.”It added, “The horse had been and remains in isolation, in line with the recommended infection control measures for any new horse entering licensed premises. No horses will be permitted to move to or from the yard or the licensed premises until we are confident that there is no wider risk to the industry.“The yard did have a runner at Uttoxeter on Saturday 13 June, but due to the biosecurity measures in place, the risk of any onward contamination is very low. Nevertheless, we ask that trainers who had runners at Uttoxeter on Saturday are particularly alert to the signs of flu in the horses that competed at the meeting.”The post BHA Confirms Case Of Equine Influenza In A Horse Purchased At Recent Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.