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Summary - 4:30pm 31 August, 2007

2007-08-31T08:39:06Z

At present there are 53 known infected premises in NSW including Randwick Race Course, with a total of around 500 horses on the infected premises. There are a further 2335 horses suspected of having Equine Influenza on a total of 213 properties.

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Fact Sheet: Equine Influenza

2007-08-31T06:05:01Z

A useful fact sheet from the Qld DPI. Click HERE to access the fact sheet. Other useful information: Symptoms and what to expect Treatment and vaccines Feeding horses when movement restrictions apply Foal management - practical advice for ho...

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Summary - 11:30am 31 August, 2007

2007-08-31T03:39:58Z

There are currently 51 declared infected premises including Randwick Race Course. A total of 490 horses are on the infected premises. NSW remains a control area and the control order prohibiting horses from travelling into and anywhere within NS...

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Summary - 4:50pm 30 August, 2007

2007-08-30T09:41:02Z

A total of eight out of ten thoroughbreds from a stable at Randwick Racecourse have tested positive to Equine Influenza. NSW Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald is seeking an urgent meeting with his Federal counterpart to discuss assistance ...

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Summary - 11:00am 30 August, 2007

2007-08-30T03:41:57Z

A Randwick Racecourse horse tested positive for equine influenza. Additional samples from the horse are are being tested at Menangle and a sample has been sent to the Australian Animal Health Laboratories (AAHL) in Geelong for additional confirma...

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Summary - 4:00pm 29 August, 2007

2007-08-29T08:43:12Z

An additional five restricted areas have been established today bringing the total to 11 restricted areas at: • Within 10km radius of Gill Street, Moonbi • Within 10km radius of Woonooka Road, Moonbi • Within 10km radius of Aberdeen (Upp...

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Summary - 6:40pm 28 August, 2007

2007-08-28T10:44:14Z

Currently, there are six restricted areas in NSW – three around the Sydney area and others near Parkes in the Central West, Berry (near Nowra) on the south coast, Moonbi (near Tamworth) in the north west. The exact locations of the Restricted Area...

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Summary - 1:00pm 28 August, 2007

2007-08-28T05:46:00Z

A total of six police horses at Redfern Police Depot have tested positive to the flu and are now under quarantine. This means that these mounted horses can not be moved from the centre for up to two months. Last night a State Government taskforce ...

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Summary - 6:30pm 27 August, 2007

2007-08-27T10:47:33Z

Tests are being carried out on two horses at Randwick racecourse after they were found to be exhibiting signs of equine influenza this morning. Results are expected to become available later this evening. All known infections have been in the le...

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Summary - 2:00pm 26 August, 2007

2007-08-26T06:48:37Z

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...

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