Equine influenza daily update - 10 October 2007

Situation update

We are on a mission to beat this disease!
The policy is still to contain and eradicate Equine Influenza as quickly as possible. There have been a few escapes into the green zone which is disappointing. We have responded to contain the new outbreak. Although there are people who think that the task is impossible, many experts are surprised that we have been able to contain it at all. This has been mostly due to the wonderful cooperation of the horse community in complying with our restrictions.

There are currently 4121 Infected Properties (IPs), 401 Dangerous Contact Properties (DCPs) and 464 Suspect Properties (SPs).

The number of IPs being reported daily in Tamworth, the Hunter Valley and the Sydney basin are all showing promising signs of decline. This has resulted in a levelling of the overall numbers of IPs across the state.
The control and eradication of EI now relies on diligent reporting by horse owners of possible new infections and strict compliance with recommended decontamination and disinfection procedures. For more information see:http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/livestock/horse/influenza/information/preventing-ei-disinfection-procedures