Importing vaccine illegal: DPI
SYDNEY - NSW Department of Primary Industries is reminding horse owners that the personal importation of equine influenza vaccines is illegal and offenders caught face fines of up to $60,000.
While various types of vaccines are available from outlets overseas, they are not licenced for personal use in Australia and their effectiveness against the current strain is unknown.
NSW deputy chief veterinary officer, Ian Roth, said ProteqFlu is the vaccine being used to strategically restrict the spread of EI as part of the eradication campaign.
“I want to remind all horse owners that it is illegal to acquire or administer an EI vaccine without NSW DPI approval, only vets or other authorised persons working on behalf of NSW DPI can administer the vaccine,” Mr Roth said.
The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service and the Australian Customs Service are on high alert for anybody trying to import EI vaccines.
While various types of vaccines are available from outlets overseas, they are not licenced for personal use in Australia and their effectiveness against the current strain is unknown.
NSW deputy chief veterinary officer, Ian Roth, said ProteqFlu is the vaccine being used to strategically restrict the spread of EI as part of the eradication campaign.
“I want to remind all horse owners that it is illegal to acquire or administer an EI vaccine without NSW DPI approval, only vets or other authorised persons working on behalf of NSW DPI can administer the vaccine,” Mr Roth said.
The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service and the Australian Customs Service are on high alert for anybody trying to import EI vaccines.
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