HRCAV, recommends canceling events and rallies for 2007
SITUATION AT 24TH SEPTEMBER 2007
Representatives of the HRCAV, EFA, PCAV, VAS (Victorian Agricultural Shows), Racing Victoria and the DPI met yesterday to assess the current situation with regards to the Equine Influenza outbreak and discuss the best course of action for the coming months.
Expert advice indicates that the containment measures aimed at allowing the virus to burn out is the best course of action for the long term benefit of the equestrian and racing industries. While the number of infected properties in NSW and Qld is still rising sharply, the good news is that, up to this point, the disease has not spread outside the present Restricted Areas. While this would indicate that the containment strategy is working, such strategies are dependent on human cooperation and cannot be regarded as watertight.
At a meeting at the beginning of September, the equestrian bodies agreed to recommend that their events and activities be put on hold for the rest of the month as the risk of an EI outbreak in Victoria was high. Unfortunately, we were advised yesterday that the risk is still high and it is unlikely that this situation will improve over the next few months. In fact, with movement of horses now allowed in the NSW Green Zones there will be added pressure on our borders.
The HRCAV has notified the Clubs of the current situation and recommends that they consider canceling events and rallies for the remainder of 2007. Should a Club choose to go ahead with an event or rally there will be new registration requirements. Further details regarding these requirements will be provided to Club contacts shortly. Organisers and participants will be required to observe the bio security guidelines and be prepared to accept the consequences of a shutdown at the venue should an outbreak occur in Victoria . There are also insurance implications which need to be considered.
Our organisations will continue to monitor the situation and will be meeting with the DPI again at the end of October. Members are also encouraged to register their details on the AHIC Horse Emergency Contact Database. Thank you for your support.
Important EI links
Representatives of the HRCAV, EFA, PCAV, VAS (Victorian Agricultural Shows), Racing Victoria and the DPI met yesterday to assess the current situation with regards to the Equine Influenza outbreak and discuss the best course of action for the coming months.
Expert advice indicates that the containment measures aimed at allowing the virus to burn out is the best course of action for the long term benefit of the equestrian and racing industries. While the number of infected properties in NSW and Qld is still rising sharply, the good news is that, up to this point, the disease has not spread outside the present Restricted Areas. While this would indicate that the containment strategy is working, such strategies are dependent on human cooperation and cannot be regarded as watertight.
At a meeting at the beginning of September, the equestrian bodies agreed to recommend that their events and activities be put on hold for the rest of the month as the risk of an EI outbreak in Victoria was high. Unfortunately, we were advised yesterday that the risk is still high and it is unlikely that this situation will improve over the next few months. In fact, with movement of horses now allowed in the NSW Green Zones there will be added pressure on our borders.
The HRCAV has notified the Clubs of the current situation and recommends that they consider canceling events and rallies for the remainder of 2007. Should a Club choose to go ahead with an event or rally there will be new registration requirements. Further details regarding these requirements will be provided to Club contacts shortly. Organisers and participants will be required to observe the bio security guidelines and be prepared to accept the consequences of a shutdown at the venue should an outbreak occur in Victoria . There are also insurance implications which need to be considered.
Our organisations will continue to monitor the situation and will be meeting with the DPI again at the end of October. Members are also encouraged to register their details on the AHIC Horse Emergency Contact Database. Thank you for your support.
Important EI links
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