The outbreak started only two weeks ago and tremendous progress has been made. EI remains contained within NSW and South-East QLD, and all cases can be traced back to the event at Maitland. The rest of Australia remains free from infection. There has been marvellous co-operation from all sectors of the national horse industry in the face of this outbreak.
This needs to continue.
We are in discussion on changes to movement restrictions depending on circumstances. We hope to bring you good news soon.
AHIC urges its members to email their support for continuation of the current policy of containment with a view to eradication to both the Federal Minister Hon. Peter McGauran Peter.McGauran.MP@aph.gov.au and NSW State Minister Hon. Ian MacDonald macdonald.office@macdonald.minister.nsw.gov.au
Please just click on the above email links and let the Ministers know of the support of the horse industry for these efforts to eradicate EI from Australia
G. Barry Smyth
President, AHIC