This message is circulated on behalf of Mike Becker, President of Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria as a community and industry service announcement for the benefit of members of the Central Ranges LLEN regarding the current concerns regarding the outbreak of Equine Influenza in Australia.

NOTICE TO ALL FARM OWNERS

URGENT ACTION IS REQUIRED BY ALL FARM OWNERS

Please read the following notice carefully regarding the Horse Standstill Order on Equine Influenza, which is in effect until 1pm Friday August 31 at which time further information will be given out.

We need to urgently understand:

1. What contact you and your farm has had with other horse breeds, neighbouring properties.
2. If any of your horses have arrived from interstate since August 8 2007.
3. If any of your horses are showing any clinical signs of/ or treatment received for respiratory disease (Clinical signs include elevated temperature, dry hacking cough, nasal discharge, lethargy)

If YES to either or all of the questions listed above please complete the appended form or ring the Breeders' hotline on 1300 139 401 to provide detailed information.

Furthermore we require the following action:

1. No movement of horses between farms
2. Report any horse movements you observe
3. Provide overalls and footwear protection for any vets, farriers, dentists etc that come on to your farm and ensure they thoroughly wash down before leaving
4. Take twice daily temperature checks of all horses that arrived from interstate for the next 72 hours

Your support to provide accurate horse movement is vitally important before the current DPI horse movement ban can be reviewed. We do have manifests from each transport company. Failure to provide the correct information may result in penalties and sanctions, which is strongly supported by TBV, RVL, DPI and the Australian Stud Book.

Contact the Department of Primary Industry Hotline on 1800 678 779 if you require assistance.

Yours truly

Mike Becker

President - TBV

Provided by:

Glenn Barry
Coordinator
North East Thoroughbreds
M. 0427 313 776
E. glennb@strathbogie.vic.gov.au

Related Links:

Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria

Department of Primary Industry

Orders signed by Minister for Agriculture, Joe Helper

National pests and disease outbreak website

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