Victoria: HRV Commence EI Vaccinations

Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) this week commenced its Equine Influenza vaccination program.
Australian Pacing Gold yearlings and racing stock nominated by their trainers were the first standardbreds to receive the vaccinations.
About 400 of Victoria's 1400 licensed trainers have registered their horses, therefore around 2000 racehorses and 250 yearlings will be the subject of the first round of vaccinations.
The first round of injections will continue through December. Booster shots and the necessary injections to horses that missed the first round of shots will be carried out in January.
Trainers will be contacted approximately 24 hours before the vaccination team will be visiting their area and are asked to be patient as the teams work their way across Victoria.
Any horses engaged to race will not be vaccinated in the seven days prior to their race. They will go onto a raceday list and will be vaccinated after their next existing engagement.
Finally, trainers are reminded they are obliged to report any adverse reactions to the vaccinations to Brant Dunshea at HRV on (03) 8378 0222.
07 December 2007