Equine Influenza
These web pages contain information on the national response and eradication of equine influenza in Australia.
Horse and donkey owners still need to be vigilant. If you suspect equine influenza in your horse(s) contact your vet or DPI on 1800 675 888. It is an offence not to report.
Situation Update
Australia is officially free from equine influenza.
Since the last positive case in December 2007 authorities have continued surveillance in both previously infected and unaffected areas of Australia. After almost 79,000 laboratory tests and the clearance of 600 suspected properties, it is officially declared that Australia is free of equine influenza.
To satisfy World Animal Health Organisation (OIE) requirements, Australia will have to maintain increased surveillance for equine influenza until the end of 2008, after which normal surveillance will apply.
See the National Movement and Event Requirements page for more information
State and Territory Department of Primary Industries - Contact Information
QLD | NSW | ACT | VIC | TAS | SA | WA | NT | National
Queensland
Website information - You can also subscribe to the Equine Influenza E-Update.
General information phone 132 523 (Queensland only)
New South Wales
General information and to report outbreaks phone 1800 675 888
Australian Capital Territory
Phone Canberra Connect on 13 22 81 or after hours 6207 8705.
Victoria
General information phone 1800 678 779
Tasmania
South Australia
Western Australia
Northern Territory
EI website information has been removed
National
Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry
Australian Horse Industry Council - Subscribe to receive updates
Subscribe to the Outbreak website - receive information in relation to exotic pest and disease incursions [Outbreak is located in the right-hand column on the destination page]
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