Dubbo horse owners 'must vaccinate soon'

Dubbo horse owners have been given a last chance to vaccinate their horses as part of the equine influenza (EI) vaccination program.
The racing and recreational horse industries have been brought to their knees after the virus broke out in August.

NSW deputy chief veterinary officer Steve Dunn urged horse owners within the Dubbo red zone to contact the Dubbo Vaccination Centre and register for a vaccination before Tuesday.

"The effectiveness of the EI vaccine will be improved greatly if we can vaccinate as many horses as possible in Dubbo's red zone and buffer zone area," Mr Dunn said in a statement.

He said 2193 horses in Dubbo's buffer and red zones had received the first round of vaccination.

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