Equine Influenza
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From 17 March 2008 entry of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules and equine reproductive material from all other Australian states is allowed. No equine influenza permits are required.
The movement of horses into Western Australia must comply with normal import conditions including the provision of a signed “Movement of Stock to Western Australia” (AD 1071).
Imports of used horse equipment from all other Australian states is allowed provided they are clean of weeds, seeds and pests.
Equine influenza remains a notifiable disease. If your horse, pony, donkey or mule shows signs of respiratory illness such as coughing, nasal discharge or has a high temperature, you must contact your veterinary surgeon or ring the exotic disease hotline on 1800 675 888.
Exporting horses, reproductive material or gear
Moving horses within Western Australia
Holding horse events
Keeping your property and animals free of disease
Recognising horse flu
Information for veterinarians
Equine influenza and vaccination
Pamphlets for distribution
External websites
Media releases
Equine influenza survey
Exporting horses, reproductive material or gear
Exports of horses, reproductive material or gear are subject to the requirements of the importing State.
Any equine that leaves Western Australia will need to meet the import conditions for Western Australia to be allowed to return.
For information on movement requirements in other States contact:
| New South Wales: | www.dpi.nsw.gov.au |
| Northern Territory: | www.nt.gov.au/dpifm/Primary_Industry |
| Queensland: | www.dpi.qld.gov.au |
| Victoria: | www.dpi.vic.gov.au |
| South Australia: | www.pir.sa.gov.au |
| Tasmania: | www.dpiw.tas.gov.au |
Moving horses within Western Australia
There is no evidence of equine influenza in Western Australia. Horses, ponies, donkeys and mules can be moved within Western Australia using appropriate transport biosecurity measures.
Procedures for WA horse events
Minimum standard requirements have been jointly agreed by the recreational horse industry, Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RRWA), the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) and the WA Horse Council. The agreed procedures are set out below. Organisers should contact their lead society before holding an event to clarify specific requirements for that society.
- Biosecurity Procedures for WA Horse Events
- Event Contingency Plan - Developed by WAHC as a tool to assist non-racing organizations to comply with the "Biosecurity procedures for WA Horse Events"
- Record of horse and competitor details for officials
- Horse event participation declaration (form)
- Guidelines for veterinarians at horse events
The following should be provided to competitors prior to an event.
Keeping your property and animals free of disease
Western Australia enjoys freedom from equine influenza and other serious horse diseases. Owners can maintain this freedom by following some simple guidelines.
- Biosecurity Procedures for horse visits
- Transport biosecurity measures
- Biosecurity checklist for horse owners
Recognising equine influenza
- Video: Equine Influenza - Clinical signs in Queensland horses, September 2007 [1.6 MB Windows Media Format]
Information for veterinarians
- Guidelines for veterinarians at horse events
- Procedures for collection and submission of samples
- Lab submission form
Equine influenza and vaccination
Industry and community information
Where appropriate, print and distribute any of the documents on this website. The further the message spreads the better.
- Equine influenza (El) Farmnote 314 [449 KB PDF file]
- Brochure: Keep equine influenza out of Western Australia [239 KB PDF file]
- Brochure: Keep Western Australia FREE of equine influenza [973 KB PDF file]
- Bookmark: Keep Western Australia FREE of equine influenza [482 KB PDF file]
External Links
- Current national response
- Australian Horse Industry Council
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Information on the disease in NSW
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Information on the disease in Qld
Media Releases
- 25 February 2008: No isolation for horses from non-infected states
- 16 January 2008: Changes to horse movement conditions in WA
- 2 November 2007: Information sessions on Equine Influenza for the regional communities
- 21 September 2007 : Strict conditions on horse movements into WA
- 20 September 2007 : WA accepts horses from Equine Influenza-free areas
- 7 September 2007: Biosecurity for WA horse events
- Media statement from Kim Chance 30 August 2007: WA borders remain closed to interstate horses
- Media statement from Kim Chance 29 August 2007: Horse industries clear to resume activities today
- 28 August 2007: First test results all clear
- 26 August 2007: Rapid response on imported horses
- 25 August 2007: Standstill ordered on all horse movements in WA
Equine influenza survey
Horse owners and handlers are invited to provide feedback on the equine influenza situation by completing the national online survey.
Compliments, complaints and feedback
- Online Customer Feedback Form PDF version
For further information on the disease ring the National Equine Influenza Information Line on 1800 234 002.
If you have concern about disease in your animals contact your private veterinarian or ring the emergency disease hotline on 1800 675 888.
To view the PDF documents, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download a free copy of the Reader from the Adobe website.
Page amended: 20 March 2008
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