Eastern Creek Quarantine Station - Response

In response to RC's comment recently that he or she had been talking to a farrier who had been attending horses at Eastern Creek Quarantine Station (ECQS), I can confirm that there have been NO farriers at ECQS during the quarantine period for the consignment of horses which arrived on 22 February.

Farriers cannot enter ECQS without authorisation from the station manager and the importing agent, or without reporting to a 24-hour security guard. All personnel entering ECQS are supervised by quarantine officers, who ensure visitors sign in, shower and change into AQIS provided overalls and footwear or dedicated quarantine clothing that stays within the horse compound.

Neither the station manager nor the importing agent authorised any farriers to enter ECQS during the alleged period.

Supplied to Horse Deals from the

AQIS - Live Animal Imports & Post Entry Animal Quarantine Program