(MENAFN) Singapore has taken a final decision to stop the import of horses from Malaysia to protect its horse population from the outbreak of equine influenza (EI), a highly contagious disease in horses which has spread in Malaysia.
Singapore is currently free from the virus which can have devastating effects on the horse industry; and it's worth mentioning that this industry is particularly important for Singapore's economy in general.
The Agro-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore plans to work closely with Malaysia's Department of Veterinary Services to allow the movement of horses between both nations to continue once the epidemic is resolved.
Equine influenza is a highly contagious viral disease in horses, with its clinical signs including nasal discharge, fever, dry cough, poor appetite and lethargy, but it's unlikely to cause death for horses.
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