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The donkey sanctuary
The donkey sanctuary stated that none of its animals had been touched by the epidemic but that the staff "watched them closely"
A donkey rescue charity has closed its five public centers in England after the outbreak of equine influenza.
The donkey sanctuary said the move was "preventative" and that none of its resident donkeys had been affected by the outbreak.
The charity has announced that its centers in Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Ivybridge and Sidmouth will remain closed until further notice.
A spokesperson said, "Our donkeys and mules are our number one priority."
She added that the centers in the North and Midlands were closed last week, while the decision to close the two Devon centers was made Friday after Somerset reported a case of equine influenza. .
"We hope supporters will understand the call we have made," she added.
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Dr. Elisabeth Svendsen started the donkey sanctuary in 1969, when she bought her first donkey for £ 45 while she ran a hotel in Devon.
Since then, 20,000 donkeys from around the world have been cared for.
Equine influenza – not unlike human flu – is endemic in Britain.
It is generally not thought that the virus poses a death threat, but weakens the animal, leaving an equine susceptible to secondary infections.
It can also progress to a more serious respiratory disorder.
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