VAS Ltd Media Release
Equestrian peak body representatives from VAS Ltd, Pony Club Association of Association of Victoria and Equestrian Federation Australia - Vic, met with Dr Roger Paskin, Principle Veterinary Officer - Epidemiology and Samantha Forrest, Industry Liaison Officer with the DPI last Friday.
The peak bodies were provided with an update of the current situation in NSW highlighting that things are looking positive in reducing and ultimately eradicating this virus from Australia in the future, Paskin gave the peak bodies some confidence in returning to activities in the New Year, he informed the group that the Christmas holiday period could prove to be a higher risk, due the large movement of people from interstate to visit families for Christmas or take a vacation. Owners must remain vigilant with people moving onto their properties over this festive season. A gradual return to events during the start of the year was recommended with the size and number of events increasing as the risk continues to recede.
The peak bodies a long with the DPI are in the process of reviewing the biosecurity guidelines for holding equestrian events. The peak bodies envisage there will be some minor changes that will assist event organisers on the bio security side of things. However the contingency planning in the event horses are required to remain at a venue will still be a major hurdle for many organisers cannot afford to ignore. DPI anticipate that bio security measures and contingency plans will be with us well into 2008.
The peak bodies have agreed that is reasonable to facilitate a return of events in the New Year providing the present trends continue and Victoria remains EI free.
Agricultural societies may still have difficulties meeting the revised bio security guidelines and be able to cope with either a short term or long term lock down but this is entirely dependent on the capabilities of each individual Show.
The peak bodies will meet again on the 13th December to review preparations for the expectant return to activities.
Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road Ascot Vale VIC 3032
VICTORIAN AGRICULTURAL SHOWS
ABN 5 2 1 0 3 570 190 ACN 1 03570190
SHOWING VICTORIA
VAS Ltd Media Release
20 Novemberber 2007
The peak bodies were provided with an update of the current situation in NSW highlighting that things are looking positive in reducing and ultimately eradicating this virus from Australia in the future, Paskin gave the peak bodies some confidence in returning to activities in the New Year, he informed the group that the Christmas holiday period could prove to be a higher risk, due the large movement of people from interstate to visit families for Christmas or take a vacation. Owners must remain vigilant with people moving onto their properties over this festive season. A gradual return to events during the start of the year was recommended with the size and number of events increasing as the risk continues to recede.
The peak bodies a long with the DPI are in the process of reviewing the biosecurity guidelines for holding equestrian events. The peak bodies envisage there will be some minor changes that will assist event organisers on the bio security side of things. However the contingency planning in the event horses are required to remain at a venue will still be a major hurdle for many organisers cannot afford to ignore. DPI anticipate that bio security measures and contingency plans will be with us well into 2008.
The peak bodies have agreed that is reasonable to facilitate a return of events in the New Year providing the present trends continue and Victoria remains EI free.
Agricultural societies may still have difficulties meeting the revised bio security guidelines and be able to cope with either a short term or long term lock down but this is entirely dependent on the capabilities of each individual Show.
The peak bodies will meet again on the 13th December to review preparations for the expectant return to activities.
Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road Ascot Vale VIC 3032
VICTORIAN AGRICULTURAL SHOWS
ABN 5 2 1 0 3 570 190 ACN 1 03570190
SHOWING VICTORIA
VAS Ltd Media Release
20 Novemberber 2007
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