EI VACCINE FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA (TB's) Media Release

At the National Management Group’s meeting last week, vaccine to immunize
2,400 horses against Equine Influenza was allocated to the South Australian
Thoroughbred Racing Industry.
TRSA Limited CEO Ian Hart announced, “At its most recent meeting, the
Australian Racing Board passed a resolution which will eventually require all
thoroughbred racehorses to be fully and currently vaccinated against EI to be able
to be trained and raced on Australian racetracks. The vaccine allocated will be
used in a risk minimisation strategy, which we expect will allow racing to
recommence as soon as practical in the event of an outbreak.”
“TRSA Limited lobbied strongly for sufficient vaccine to service approximately
6,000 horses but supply at this point is limited. We are advised that limitations
with supply will be overcome early in the new year when the remainder of the
vaccine requested will be available,” Hart added. “TRSA Limited is obliged to pay
Animal Health Australia for the vaccine within seven days of delivery”.
TRSA Limited will announce protocols for the allocation of the vaccine and
vaccination in the near future. Trainers will be provided with details via SMS
messaging and the website.

Questions regarding vaccination may be addressed to -
Ian Hart Chief Executive 08 8179 9877
Graham Loch Chairman of Stewards 08 8179 9820 or 0411 285 991
Peter Horridge TRSA Veterinary Surgeon 0427 600 020

13 November 2007
For further information please contact -
Graham Loch
Chairman of Stewards