Biosecurity Queensland, Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries has put in place a state-wide equine stock standstill.
Movement restrictions now apply to all horses, ponies, donkeys, mules, zebras within Queensland or moving to or from Queensland.
Police intercept ten people moving horses without approval
Police have intercepted ten people moving horses without approval since the start of the equine standstill. Inspector Ian Robertson said police will intercept the movement of equine species to assist in minimising the threat of the disease spreading. (Click 'more' link to go to the media release website)
Horse at Kenmore in Brisbane's west tested positive for equine influenza
A horse at a Kenmore property in Brisbane's west has today tested positive for equine influenza. This case was in addition to the already confirmed infections at Warwick, Minden and Rosewood. These cases are all linked to a one-day equestrian event in Maitland NSW over a week ago and do not represent fresh, untraceable outbreaks. (Click 'more' link to go to the media release website)
Queenslander horse owners have been very cooperative in relation to the important Stock Standstill in place throughout the State. Thank you.
While DPI&F's specialist group, Biosecurity Queensland, works to control and contain the spread of Equine Influenza, this stock standstill will remain in place indefinitely until it is revoked by the Minister for Primary Industries, the Hon. Tim Mulherin. This means that until notified:
Horse owners cannot not move horses from their properties unless they have a permit. Horse transporters need to abide by the standstill and ensure their vehicles and equipment are cleaned and disinfected before any future use. No equine events and gatherings can take place in Queensland.
If you have any questions about the current arrangements, please call DPI&F on 13 25 23 or visit the dedicated area on the DPI&F website - www.dpi.qld.gov.au. (Click 'more' link to go to Equine Influenza website)
Biosecurity Queensland is busy undertaking trace backs and following up reports of horses with suspicious symptoms. Thank-you to everyone for your vigilance in reporting these suspected cases. Please continue to contact the DPI&F Call Centre on 13 25 23. To find out more about symptoms of equine influenza, visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au.
Approval has been given to resume training at approved racecourses from Tuesday 28 August 2007. The permit requires only horses stabled on approved racecourses, or specified stables in the precinct in close proximity to the racecourse (for walk on to the venue) will be permitted to train at the venue with the express permission of Queensland Racing.
No horse can be floated or led to or from a stable or property into a public thoroughfare until further notice, without the express permission of QRL and/or DPI&F.
Application forms for trainers to obtain a permit to move horses to training facilities must be made to Queensland Racing Limited. The procedures are detailed on Queensland Racing's website at www.queenslandracing.com.au which is being updated as changes occur, or by contacting the Queensland Racing hotline (07) 3869 9747. (Click 'more' link to go to Queensland Racing website)
There are two confirmed infected premises in Queensland - Warwick and Minden that have been quarantined. The DPI&F spray station at Hellidon also remains under a Quarantine Notice but the horses have tested negative to the disease. At the two infected sites, DPI&F have confirmed (at 5pm today) a total of six positive confirmed samples of Equine Influenza, although numerous other horses on these properties are starting to exhibit suspicious symptoms. (Click 'more' link to go to the media release website)
Do you have a question about Equine Influenza in Queensland?
DPI&F has a regularly updated Frequent Asked Question and Answer section on their website - www.dpi.qld.gov.au covering issues a range of issues including local movement restrictions, access to feed, disinfectant processes and tips on how to prevent equine influenza occurring on your property. If you have any other questions please email
or phone DPI&F on13 25 23. (Click 'more' link to go to Equine Influenza website)
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