BALLARAT A & P SOCIETY MEDIA RELEASE
BALLARAT A & P SOCIETY MEDIA RELEASE
27th September 2007
HORSE EVENTS POSTPONED DUE TO EQUINE INFLUEZA
ALTERNATIVE SHOW EVENTS PLANNED
The Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral (B.A.P.S) today has officially announced that all horse events for the 2007 Ballarat Show scheduled for 9th, 10th and 11th November have been cancelled, due to the potential risks associated with Equine Influenza (E.I.). The Society will now be looking at rescheduling the event to 23rd and 24th February 2008.
The Committee’s decision was based on information received from Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd and Department of Primary Industry in regards to Bio-Security Guidelines for holding Equestrian Events and Best Health Practice for Holding Equestrian Activities. The Society believe they are acting in the best interest of the Horse Industry.
Although there are no reported cases of E.I. in Victoria to date, the Society feel the risks are too high in proceeding with horse events and have considered what would be expected of them in the occurrence that a suspected case be detected, or worse still a confirmed case.
The logistics of contingency plans and possible litigation which may arise should the event be affected by a movement Restriction Order were also taken into consideration.
The Ballarat Show will proceed as usual and will have a strong line-up of animals including an
ALL AUSTRALIAN HOLSTEIN DAIRY CATTLE FEATURE on Sunday 11th November. Other livestock and bird activities planned include, Poultry, Beef Cattle, Sheep, Budgerigars, Rabbits, Dairy Goats, Yard Dogs and the award winning Animal Nursery.
A popular component of the Show, are the rides. The Victorian Showmen’s Guild have indicated they will be bringing some of Australia’s newest and most impressive rides and sideshows, sure to thrill show patrons. A wide variety of Showbags will be present as well a great line-up of entertainment on the main stage and well as the Woodchop Competition, Australian Birds of Prey Show, Snake Handlers Show, Fly Ball Competition and much more.
The Committee are certain that the Show will be an outstanding success and will be planning alternative Show Events in the absence of horses, surely to please show patrons.
For further information please contact.
Gerard Ballinger
Director
Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society
Phone 5338 1877
27th September 2007
HORSE EVENTS POSTPONED DUE TO EQUINE INFLUEZA
ALTERNATIVE SHOW EVENTS PLANNED
The Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral (B.A.P.S) today has officially announced that all horse events for the 2007 Ballarat Show scheduled for 9th, 10th and 11th November have been cancelled, due to the potential risks associated with Equine Influenza (E.I.). The Society will now be looking at rescheduling the event to 23rd and 24th February 2008.
The Committee’s decision was based on information received from Victorian Agricultural Shows Ltd and Department of Primary Industry in regards to Bio-Security Guidelines for holding Equestrian Events and Best Health Practice for Holding Equestrian Activities. The Society believe they are acting in the best interest of the Horse Industry.
Although there are no reported cases of E.I. in Victoria to date, the Society feel the risks are too high in proceeding with horse events and have considered what would be expected of them in the occurrence that a suspected case be detected, or worse still a confirmed case.
The logistics of contingency plans and possible litigation which may arise should the event be affected by a movement Restriction Order were also taken into consideration.
The Ballarat Show will proceed as usual and will have a strong line-up of animals including an
ALL AUSTRALIAN HOLSTEIN DAIRY CATTLE FEATURE on Sunday 11th November. Other livestock and bird activities planned include, Poultry, Beef Cattle, Sheep, Budgerigars, Rabbits, Dairy Goats, Yard Dogs and the award winning Animal Nursery.
A popular component of the Show, are the rides. The Victorian Showmen’s Guild have indicated they will be bringing some of Australia’s newest and most impressive rides and sideshows, sure to thrill show patrons. A wide variety of Showbags will be present as well a great line-up of entertainment on the main stage and well as the Woodchop Competition, Australian Birds of Prey Show, Snake Handlers Show, Fly Ball Competition and much more.
The Committee are certain that the Show will be an outstanding success and will be planning alternative Show Events in the absence of horses, surely to please show patrons.
For further information please contact.
Gerard Ballinger
Director
Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society
Phone 5338 1877
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