Holidaymakers urged to stay away from horses

A campaign to stop the resurgence of equine influenza (EI) over the holiday period has begun.
The campaign is being run by the federal and state governments and three major horse organisations, including the Horse Industry Council.
They are concerned increased movements could undo the progress made so far in containing the sickness.
Even people who do not own horses have been urged to keep away from them and areas where they are kept, and to be aware of hygiene measures.
Horse owners have been reminded to keep their animals away from fences to prevent passers-by patting them.
At the height of the illness, about 140,000 horses across New South Wales were affected.
The outbreak crippled the state's racing industry for several months and severely restricted the industry's breeding season.