Protocols for the movement of horses from infected states on the way
The National Management Group (NMG) overseeing the response to equine influenza has reaffirmed that the focus continues to be control of the disease and there reamins a strong expectation eradication will be achieved if people adhere to precautions designed to prevent its spread.
At its most recent meeting, NMG welcomed news of positive developments including an increase in the number of green zones in NSW, zone changes planned for early December in Queensland, and a return to Sydney metropolitan and SE Queensland racing this weekend.
NMG was also encouraged by a reduction in numbers of new infected premises being reported and the continued roll out of the vaccination program.
NMG’s view is the battle with equine influenza is being won, but during the pending Christmas holiday period as many people move about and come into contact with horses, strict compliance with ongoing biosecurity measures will be required to ensure there are no new outbreaks of the disease.
NMG agreed that further work proceed on a number of protocols that will progressively free up the movement of horses between control zones and also between states.
These protocols will allow horses that have been stranded in infected states since August to return to their home states once certain conditions have been met.
Different protocols will apply depending on which zone the horse is currently located and where its final destination is. NMG expects each jurisdiction to issue formal notification of these new arrangements soon.
NMG is comprised of the Chief Executive Officers of the Commonwealth and State/Territory departments of agriculture/primary industries across Australia and also representatives of the horse industry peak bodies. It is chaired by the Secretary of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Conall O’Connell.
Contacts:
Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (A/g), Dr Bob Biddle (02) 6272 5364
Chief Executive Australian Racing Board, Andrew Harding (0417) 043 233
President Australian Horse Industry Council, Dr Barry Smyth (0417) 549 189
Chief Executive Australian Harness Racing Council, Rod Pollock (03) 9867 8033
At its most recent meeting, NMG welcomed news of positive developments including an increase in the number of green zones in NSW, zone changes planned for early December in Queensland, and a return to Sydney metropolitan and SE Queensland racing this weekend.
NMG was also encouraged by a reduction in numbers of new infected premises being reported and the continued roll out of the vaccination program.
NMG’s view is the battle with equine influenza is being won, but during the pending Christmas holiday period as many people move about and come into contact with horses, strict compliance with ongoing biosecurity measures will be required to ensure there are no new outbreaks of the disease.
NMG agreed that further work proceed on a number of protocols that will progressively free up the movement of horses between control zones and also between states.
These protocols will allow horses that have been stranded in infected states since August to return to their home states once certain conditions have been met.
Different protocols will apply depending on which zone the horse is currently located and where its final destination is. NMG expects each jurisdiction to issue formal notification of these new arrangements soon.
NMG is comprised of the Chief Executive Officers of the Commonwealth and State/Territory departments of agriculture/primary industries across Australia and also representatives of the horse industry peak bodies. It is chaired by the Secretary of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Dr Conall O’Connell.
Contacts:
Australian Chief Veterinary Officer (A/g), Dr Bob Biddle (02) 6272 5364
Chief Executive Australian Racing Board, Andrew Harding (0417) 043 233
President Australian Horse Industry Council, Dr Barry Smyth (0417) 549 189
Chief Executive Australian Harness Racing Council, Rod Pollock (03) 9867 8033
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