Horse Deals Reports.........
After Horse Deals received reports of possible spread of EI due to the transportation of horses by Meat Buyers to abattoirs, we followed up with the DPI on the policy for transportation of Sick horses or horses for meat purpose. We apologise for any upset this may cause but unfortunately in the current situation we have received queries from readers who have aged or sick horses, especially on agistment farms that have had to remove them from the property. Unfortunately it has taken several weeks and many phone calls and emails to receive an answer that satisfied our questions........... This is their official reply...............
I have attached for you some information regarding horses and knackeries etc.
In relation to the question re the need for meat buyers and permits, yes they do need a permit every time they pick up a horse unless they are travelling within the purple zone.
Sale of horses and EI Owners must meet movement restrictions for their Zone as described in the EI Protection Plan. People can contact the EI hotline 1800 675 888 or go to the website www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/equine-influenza to find out which zone they are in, and the movement restrictions for that zone In relation to the purchase of horses for knackeries, the NSW Food Act, Food Regulation 2004 (Schedule 4), outlines operational standards for knackeries. Under the Regulation knackeries are prohibited from slaughtering sick horses, this includes those with equine influenza. Movement restrictions and requirements for disinfection of equipment are the same as for any proposed horse movement and depend on the EI zone they are in.
Sale of vaccinated horses The vaccine being administered is ProteqFlu, an imported vaccine, which is allowed to be used under authorities and permits issued by the Commonwealth Government and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). The APVMA permits do not restrict the sale of the vaccinated horses or apply a withholding period. Movement regulations would apply, as per the EI zoning requirements, and standards under the Food Act would have to be met. Owners of vaccinated horses are required to notify the NSW DPI of the transfer of ownership, or death, of their horses. They also commented on the email: In relation to the question re the need for meat buyers and permits, yes they do need a permit every time they pick up a horse unless they are travelling within the purple zone.
I have attached for you some information regarding horses and knackeries etc.
In relation to the question re the need for meat buyers and permits, yes they do need a permit every time they pick up a horse unless they are travelling within the purple zone.
Sale of horses and EI Owners must meet movement restrictions for their Zone as described in the EI Protection Plan. People can contact the EI hotline 1800 675 888 or go to the website www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/equine-influenza to find out which zone they are in, and the movement restrictions for that zone In relation to the purchase of horses for knackeries, the NSW Food Act, Food Regulation 2004 (Schedule 4), outlines operational standards for knackeries. Under the Regulation knackeries are prohibited from slaughtering sick horses, this includes those with equine influenza. Movement restrictions and requirements for disinfection of equipment are the same as for any proposed horse movement and depend on the EI zone they are in.
Sale of vaccinated horses The vaccine being administered is ProteqFlu, an imported vaccine, which is allowed to be used under authorities and permits issued by the Commonwealth Government and the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). The APVMA permits do not restrict the sale of the vaccinated horses or apply a withholding period. Movement regulations would apply, as per the EI zoning requirements, and standards under the Food Act would have to be met. Owners of vaccinated horses are required to notify the NSW DPI of the transfer of ownership, or death, of their horses. They also commented on the email: In relation to the question re the need for meat buyers and permits, yes they do need a permit every time they pick up a horse unless they are travelling within the purple zone.
posted by Horse Deals at
3:16 pm
1 Comments:
I was wondering what the knackery situation was.
It was mention that in one instance greyhounds fed meat from an infected horse (remember the icubation period is approx 3 days before symptoms commence) sorry i forget the country but i think it was america the majority of the dogs died that eating infected meat can cross species. but cannot by affected by breathing the virus?
is that true or scare mongering?
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