The Donkey Sanctuary in Leeds has closed due to equine flu outbreak
The Donkey Sanctuary has announced it has closed until further notice after a national outbreak of equine flu.
The popular family attraction in Eccup confirmed the news on its Facebook page:-
"Due to the recent outbreak of equine influenza in the UK, we have taken the precautionary decision to close our sanctuary to all members of the public until further notice.
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Hide Ad"Our resident donkeys are not affected by this outbreak, but we’re keeping a very close eye on them."
Meets have been cancelled at English racecourses until next week notice due to the outbreak, which was detected in a racing yard. There are three confirmed cases at trainer Donald McCain's Bankhouse yard in Cheshire.