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Norfolk riding centre closed following disease outbreak

A riding for the disabled centre in Norfolk has gone into lockdown after a horse tested positive for strangles.

A riding for the disabled centre in Norfolk has gone into lockdown after a horse tested positive for strangles. 

The Magpie Centre near Downham Market says it's closing for around six weeks.

Strangles is a highly infectious respiratory disease in horses but can't be passed to humans.

The centre says strict biosecurity measures are in place with no volunteers or participants allowed on site.

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