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mod 6 · 28-08-2007, 07:43 AM

Nationwide horse standstill extended until Friday

Australia’s State, Territory and Federal Agriculture Ministers have today agreed that the nationwide standstill on horse transport be extended at least until 1pm Eastern Standard Time Friday, the Australian Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Peter McGauran said this afternoon.

New South Wales and Queensland, however, have indefinite standstill arrangements in place, as those are the states with confirmed cases.

The national standstill will be lifted if the advice of all Chief Veterinary Officers is that this can be done on the basis of stringent disease control considerations.

Chief Veterinary Officers in unaffected States will be able to consider variations to the standstill prior to this time. Such variations would occur only by agreement.
Mr McGauran said that the national standstill was vital in containing and eradicating the spread of Equine Influenza.

“The national standstill imposed on Saturday has allowed important surveillance and tracing that will help in halting this highly contagious disease, and the extension will allow it time to be fully effective,” Mr McGauran said.

“This standstill applies to all horses, donkeys and mules, not just racehorses, and in effect, it means horses should not be leaving their property, not even when being ridden or led.

“The best chance we have of containing this disease is for all horse owners to take responsibility for keeping their horses away from other horses, and preventing transmission through contaminated clothing or equipment.

“Cancel all non-essential visitors to your property, including farriers and other service people who may have contact with other horses, until the standstill is lifted. All equine gatherings, including pony and riding clubs, trail rides, competitions and shows should also be postponed until after the standstill,” Mr McGauran said.

A national call centre has been established to provide general information to horse owners. The number is 1800 234 002. Website information, including links to State and Territory arrangements, is also available at www.outbreak.gov.au

Where owners or carers suspect their horse may be showing signs of respiratory illness they should call their veterinary surgeon or the emergency number 1800 675 888.

mod 6 · 28-08-2007, 10:14 AM

Racing and Wagering Western Australia :: Equine Influenza

EFA - Western Australia Branch

Equine Influenza

mod 6 · 28-08-2007, 01:04 PM

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mod 6 · 28-08-2007, 11:04 PM

****bump will keep them up and updated till we are given all clear

mod 6 · 29-08-2007, 08:26 AM

Media Release : 28 August 2007

Suspected Equine Influenza - First Test Results All Clear

Racing and Wagering Western Australia has today announced that discussions between key personnel of The Department of Agriculture and Food Animal Biosecurity and RWWA staff continue to move forward.
Preliminary testing by the Department of Agriculture and Food has found no evidence of equine influenza in horses imported into Western Australia from New South Wales over the past two weeks.
"No horses in Western Australia are showing any signs of equine influenza, but we want to be absolutely sure they have not come in contact with the virus." Department Director of Animal Biosecurity, Dr Ashley Mercy said.
Dr Ashley Mercy said, "The National Vet Committee are considering criteria that would enable states to allow the movement of horses ahead of the deadline for the national standstill which expires 1pm Friday."
"Western Australia's position will be considered after all of the test results are in tomorrow."
Chief Executive Officer of RWWA, Mr Ray Bennett said "providing we get clearance tomorrow we would expect training will resume Thursday morning and we could go ahead with programs commencing at Gloucester Park on Friday night."
"We are trying to get the standstill lifted in WA earlier than the national standstill and if we can achieve that tomorrow then it is a credit to the Department of Agriculture and Food and RWWA people involved in the process," Mr Bennett said.
For more information contact:
Drew Mazalevskis
Manager Industry Media & Communications
Ph: 9445 5184
Mb: 0417 180 828

mod 6 · 29-08-2007, 08:27 AM

EI infection controls for equine dentists, farriers and other horse industry workers | NSW Department of Primary Industries

mod 6 · 29-08-2007, 08:30 AM

First test results all clear

Media release : 1:30pm 28th August 2007

Preliminary testing by the Department of Agriculture and Food has found no evidence of equine influenza in horses imported into Western Australia from New South Wales over the past two weeks.
Department Director of Animal Biosecurity Ashley Mercy welcomed the results but said follow up tests would be carried out on three horses brought to WA from Queensland. This would provide additional assurance to national authorities that the imported horses were free of equine influenza.
Dr Mercy said the national veterinary committee would consider whether horses in Western Australia could be permitted to move during the national standstill which has been extended until 1pm (EST) on Friday.
He said consideration would be given to Western Australia's position after the further test results were available tomorrow.
"At this stage, the whole of Western Australia remains subject to the national standstill, and no horses, donkeys or mules can be moved from the property where they are currently located," Dr Mercy said.
Dr Mercy said the 15 horses from NSW and three horses from Queensland remained quarantined and were being monitored for signs of ill health to ensure the protection of Western Australia's horse industries.
"No horses in Western Australia are showing any signs of equine influenza, but we want to be absolutely sure they have not come in contact with the virus," Dr Mercy said.
Dr Mercy said all horse owners should be alert for signs of respiratory disease including a dry hacking cough, watery nasal discharge and fever, together with loss of appetite, muscle pain and stiffness, and laboured breathing.
People also need to make sure they maintain strict hygiene measures when moving between properties.
"Horse owners should contact their veterinarian or emergency disease hotline on 1800 675 888 if animals are showings symptoms."
Information on the movement restrictions are available from the Department of Agriculture and Food or phone 0429 687 381.

mod 6 · 29-08-2007, 09:07 PM

feel free to pm me any links and or info that are not already in this post of linked to this post thanks bindi

mod 6 · 29-08-2007, 10:15 PM

WA Info

Wednesday 29th August - 4.15pm From Dep't of Agriculture and Food
A general permit has been issued as of 4pm 29 August 2007 that allows horses, donkeys and mules to be moved within Western Australia, using appropriate biosecurity measures. Imports and exports of horses, donkeys and mules in and out of Western Australia is not allowed. This restriction will remain in place indefinitely to ensure the protection of the State's equine industries. Testing of horses imported into Western Australia from 8 August has found no evidence of equine influenza. For further information on the disease ring the National Equine Influenza Information Line on 1800 234 002. If you have concern about disease in your animals contact your private veterinarian or ring the emergency disease hotline on 1800 675 888.

VICTORIA

Equine Influenza

nothing new as of today, full lock down still stands but on the news tonight they stated that last horse tested clear so keep eyes open for news

NSW
Summary - 4:00pm 29 August, 2007

An additional five restricted areas have been established today bringing the total to 11 restricted areas at:

Within 10km radius of Gill Street, Moonbi
Within 10km radius of Woonooka Road, Moonbi
Within 10km radius of Aberdeen (Upper Hunter)
Within 10km radius of Anambah (near Maitland)
Within 10km radius of a property near Camurra, Newell Highway, Moree
Within 10km radius of Broughton Village (near Berry)
Within 10km radius of Parkes Showground
Within 10km radius of Mount Hunter (near Camden)
Within 10km radius of 20 Yarraman Rd, Muswellbrook
Centennial Park and Redfern - within the local government areas administered by Councils at Ashfield, Botany Bay, Burwood Council, Canada Bay, Canterbury, Leichhardt, Randwick, Rockdale, Sydney, Waverley and Woollahra.
North West Sydney Metropolitan within the local government areas administered by Councils at Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Fairfield, Gosford, Hawkesbury, Holroyd, Penrith and Wyong.

29 Aug 2007
NSW DPI today said there were 19 confirmed horse flu infected properties and it expected more to be detected later today.
NSW deputy chief veterinary officer, Ian Roth, said an addition five restricted areas had been established this morning to help surveillance teams monitor the health of horses in these areas.
“The good news is none of the new infections have come out-of-the-blue,” he said.
“Our tracing has accounted for 100 per cent of these infected properties.”
“Currently we have 11 restricted areas.”
They are:

Moonbi (Gill Street)
Moonbi (Woonooka Road)
Aberdeen (Upper Hunter)
Anambah (near Maitland)
Moree
Muswellbrook
Centennial Park and Redfern
Sydney Metropolitan
Broughton Village (near Berry)
Parkes Showground
Mount Hunter

“With about 400,000 horses across NSW, some worth millions of dollars, we are working hard to eliminate this disease,” Mr Roth said.
“The short term pain is worth the long term gain for the animals, the economy and the recreation, racing and harness sectors of the horse industry if equine influenza can be eradicated.”
The stop standstill across NSW is still in place indefinitely.
More information: Equine Influenza | NSW Department of Primary Industries

Media contact: (02) 6391 3311

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