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Following the confirmation of Equine Influenza in horses stabled at Centennial Park in the centre of Sydney, the NSW Minister for Agriculture has issued an order to cancel all horse events and ban all horse movements in NSW. The horse "standstill" is on for at least 72 hours.
We urge all horse owners and riders not to transport their horses and to avoid making contact with other horses. They should thoroughly wash after contact with their horses. They should also watch out for any symptoms of infection in their horses, like a raised temperature, nasal discharge and coughing, and if present, report this firstly to their vet and, particluarly if groups of horses are involved, call the disease emergency hotline 1800 675 888.
All equestrian events in NSW are to be called off pending further information on the extent of the Equine Influenza outbreak.
- Minimise movements of horses and movement of people between groups of horses.
- Maintain a high level of personal hygiene: It's best to shower and change clothes.
- Watch out for any symptoms of infection in horses, like a raised temperature, nasal discharge and coughing, and if present, report this firstly to their vet and, particluarly if groups of horses are involved, call the disease emergency hotline 1800 675 888.
Watch www.equestrian.org.au for updates.
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