DPI NSW Equine influenza daily update - 2 October 2007
There are currently 3055 Infected Properties (IPs), 330 Dangerous Contact Properties (DCPs) and 369 Suspect Properties (SPs).
The Consultative Committee for Emergency Animal Diseases has approved the movement of some horses from Moonbi and Parkes today. The horses can move to properties in either the red or purple equine influenza (EI) zones, but cannot return to the EI-free green zone or to the low risk amber zone at this stage. Veterinarians from the NSW DPI are confident that the Parkes and Moonbi horses that will be released have developed immunity to EI and have recovered from symptoms. See the full news story.
The movement of horses from Morgan Park, Queensland, back into NSW Red or Purple Zones has also been approved. Further proof of freedom from disease will be required before horses will be given permission to move into Amber or Green zones. A restricted area has been declared in the Forbes district, around a property which had a horse test positive for EI yesterday.
Vaccination of horses in buffer zones will continue this week. Induction, training and vaccination commenced at Gloucester yesterday, Dubbo is to commence today and Armidale on Wednesday. First round vaccination in the Southern Highlands buffer which commenced on Saturday is expected to be completed today. If you believe you are in a buffer zone in the Armidale, Dubbo or Parkes/Forbes areas, and you haven’t yet been contacted about the vaccination occurring in the zone, please ring the Hotline on 1800 675 888.
The vaccination protocol for each horse includes taking blood samples, nasal swabs and microchipping. We are trying to employ vets from the local area so there is a continuity of knowledge and skills and supplement local people with authorised vets from other buffer areas if possible. Six Forward Command Posts and 2 Outposts (Berry and Dubbo) are being maintained to assist with the vaccination program. Severe fire danger warnings were issued for the Central Western Plains, Greater Hunter and Sydney today. Horses have had to be moved due to a fire near Nelson Bay (Port Stephens). No horse movements were involved in the bushfire incident at Charmhaven (Red zone) yesterday but Rural Fire Service units attending the fire complied with decontamination procedures before leaving the site. In emergencies, NSW DPI has responsibility for animal welfare, and will assist owners in the appropriate relocation of horses.
NSW DPI are urging the public and horse owners to abide by zoning requirements and biosecurity guidelines. The Stock Squad are investigating the alleged breach of quarantine restrictions by a high profile horse owner, and there are a number of pending prosecutions.
The Consultative Committee for Emergency Animal Diseases has approved the movement of some horses from Moonbi and Parkes today. The horses can move to properties in either the red or purple equine influenza (EI) zones, but cannot return to the EI-free green zone or to the low risk amber zone at this stage. Veterinarians from the NSW DPI are confident that the Parkes and Moonbi horses that will be released have developed immunity to EI and have recovered from symptoms. See the full news story.
The movement of horses from Morgan Park, Queensland, back into NSW Red or Purple Zones has also been approved. Further proof of freedom from disease will be required before horses will be given permission to move into Amber or Green zones. A restricted area has been declared in the Forbes district, around a property which had a horse test positive for EI yesterday.
Vaccination of horses in buffer zones will continue this week. Induction, training and vaccination commenced at Gloucester yesterday, Dubbo is to commence today and Armidale on Wednesday. First round vaccination in the Southern Highlands buffer which commenced on Saturday is expected to be completed today. If you believe you are in a buffer zone in the Armidale, Dubbo or Parkes/Forbes areas, and you haven’t yet been contacted about the vaccination occurring in the zone, please ring the Hotline on 1800 675 888.
The vaccination protocol for each horse includes taking blood samples, nasal swabs and microchipping. We are trying to employ vets from the local area so there is a continuity of knowledge and skills and supplement local people with authorised vets from other buffer areas if possible. Six Forward Command Posts and 2 Outposts (Berry and Dubbo) are being maintained to assist with the vaccination program. Severe fire danger warnings were issued for the Central Western Plains, Greater Hunter and Sydney today. Horses have had to be moved due to a fire near Nelson Bay (Port Stephens). No horse movements were involved in the bushfire incident at Charmhaven (Red zone) yesterday but Rural Fire Service units attending the fire complied with decontamination procedures before leaving the site. In emergencies, NSW DPI has responsibility for animal welfare, and will assist owners in the appropriate relocation of horses.
NSW DPI are urging the public and horse owners to abide by zoning requirements and biosecurity guidelines. The Stock Squad are investigating the alleged breach of quarantine restrictions by a high profile horse owner, and there are a number of pending prosecutions.
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