Qld Policy on red zone horse movements in the path of a bush fire
Equine influenza (EI) is a highly contagious viral disease of all equine species (including horses, ponies, donkeys, mules and zebras). Most susceptible animals will show signs of the disease but will recover completely within a few weeks.
The maximum incubation period is 5 days and horses are infective for 14 days. Most shedding of virus occurs in the early stages of disease when coughing is most pronounced
Transmission of EI to humans under natural conditions of exposure has not occurred during outbreaks of EI in horses. However, the virus can survive on skin, fabrics and the surface of contaminated equipment. Contaminated horse transport vehicles, equipment, grooms, and people who have close contact with horses are all important in transmitting infection between places.
The EI virus is relatively fragile and is killed by exposure to sunlight for 30 minutes. It is also susceptible to soaps, detergents, and Dettol which are suitable for personal disinfection.
Horses in the path of a bush fire
Owners of horses are advised to have an evacuation plan in place in case of bush fires. If this involves movement to another property the horse owner will need to consider if it is infected with equine influenza before moving.
1.If sufficient time is available to obtain a movement permit
Obtain a movement permit to move a horse from a property to another place in the red zone, phone the Queensland DPI&F Business Information Centre on 13 25 23.
2.If insufficient time is available to obtain a movement permit
The welfare of the horse is the primary consideration. However, it is also imperative that the horse owner give consideration to the possibility of spreading equine influenza by their movement and the possibility of exposing their horses to equine influenza through the movement. Movement should result in the ultimate destination being within the red zone and not in the vaccination buffer zone.
After the movement is completed, details of this movement must be reported to Queensland DPI&F Business Information Centre on 13 25 23 within 24 hours.
A movement permit will be required for further movements.
The maximum incubation period is 5 days and horses are infective for 14 days. Most shedding of virus occurs in the early stages of disease when coughing is most pronounced
Transmission of EI to humans under natural conditions of exposure has not occurred during outbreaks of EI in horses. However, the virus can survive on skin, fabrics and the surface of contaminated equipment. Contaminated horse transport vehicles, equipment, grooms, and people who have close contact with horses are all important in transmitting infection between places.
The EI virus is relatively fragile and is killed by exposure to sunlight for 30 minutes. It is also susceptible to soaps, detergents, and Dettol which are suitable for personal disinfection.
Horses in the path of a bush fire
Owners of horses are advised to have an evacuation plan in place in case of bush fires. If this involves movement to another property the horse owner will need to consider if it is infected with equine influenza before moving.
1.If sufficient time is available to obtain a movement permit
Obtain a movement permit to move a horse from a property to another place in the red zone, phone the Queensland DPI&F Business Information Centre on 13 25 23.
2.If insufficient time is available to obtain a movement permit
The welfare of the horse is the primary consideration. However, it is also imperative that the horse owner give consideration to the possibility of spreading equine influenza by their movement and the possibility of exposing their horses to equine influenza through the movement. Movement should result in the ultimate destination being within the red zone and not in the vaccination buffer zone.
After the movement is completed, details of this movement must be reported to Queensland DPI&F Business Information Centre on 13 25 23 within 24 hours.
A movement permit will be required for further movements.
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