Interstate horses to undergo quarantine

The first Queensland race horses to travel interstate since the outbreak of equine flu will begin two weeks in quarantine today.
Seven harness-racing pacers will spend a week in a purpose-built quarantine centre in Rocklea on Brisbane's southside before travelling to Victoria, where they will spend another week in quarantine.
The horses, which have already earned more than $5 million in prize money, will compete in Melbourne's Inter Dominion starting on February 16.
Queensland Harness Racing Spokesman Damian Raidler says although the quarantine is expensive, it is essential.
"I don't think it's overkill. I think it's cautious," he said.
"Equine influenza has never been in Australia before and the authorities are doing their very best to eradicate the virus."
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