Summary - 2:00pm 26 August, 2007

Equine influenza (EI) is considered to be present in a number of locations in NSW on the basis of clinical signs and laboratory test results.

A horse stand-still has been implemented in the whole of NSW and the whole state declared a Control Area for equine influenza ie all horse movements in NSW have been halted.

No horses of any type, including pets, riding club and show animals and donkeys, are permitted to travel anywhere in NSW.  The issue of movement permits for urgent horse movements have been implemented.

All events involving horses (including race meetings) have been cancelled, as have all known sales and shows and other events within NSW.