Deadline extended for horse movement

NEW SOUTH WALES - The deadline for horses to be moved into the NSW equine influenza purple zone has been extended.

Horse owners in NSW now have until 31 October 2007 to move their horses into a purple zone.

NSW DPI deputy chief veterinary officer, Ian Roth, said horses can only be moved into the purple zone with a permit.

“Owners do need to be aware that once inside a purple zone their horses must stay there for an indefinite period.

“The previous deadline for movement into the purple zone was 19 October, but this date has been extended following recent changes in the boundary of the purple zone,” Mr Roth said.

Permits can be obtained through the local Rural Lands Protection Board. People unsure of which board they are in can find out on the RLPB website or from the EI hotline 1800 675 888.