For example, if a horse were to become infected by both equine flu (the H3N8 virus) and bird flu (the H5N1 virus) simultaneously, it could lead to the viruses sharing genetic data and evolving.

Influenza A(H5N1) is one of several "avian influenza viruses ... Two subtypes of EIV have emerged, including 2 H3N8 strains and 1 H7N7 strain. All EIVs are thought to have originated from AIVs ...

where many horses are likely to be exposed to H5N1 infected animals in agricultural settings. Additionally, horses are already known to carry equine flu – H3N8 – and researchers say that now ...

Scientists find ‘conclusive’ evidence of spillover infections from wild birds in the east Asian country – home to five million horses ...

It's already known that they can be infected with equine flu, caused by the H3N8 virus. But if a horse is simultaneously infected with H5N1, the viruses could swap genetic material and evolve rapidly.

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