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Saturday, 22 December 2007

Horse 'flu security relaxed

The biosecurity measures aimed at stopping the spread of equine influenza to Tasmania have been relaxed on race days.
People with licences can now move freely about the race track, but the general public still won't be allowed near the animals.
The State Director of Racing, Tony Murray, says the new protocols have been installed after consultation with the Chief Veterinary Officer.
"What we've put in place is that there will still be red zones on all race courses," he said.
"Those red zones will be for licensed persons only and we're talking about the horse areas, like stabling areas and the parade ring.
"But those people now will be able to go anywhere on the race course."
Mr Murray says new amber zones have been created for horse owners.
"There will be dedicated owners areas on tracks, " he said.
"Where owners, after they've signed a declaration that they haven't been in contact with horses in New South Wales and Queensland in the previous 48 hours, will be able to go to specific owners areas and mingle with the trainers and with the jockeys and with the drivers."

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