As we progress further into this emergency situation, especially in a non-affected state, it is easy to forget how easily the EI is spread. Horse owners are encouraged to protect their own horses. Equine Flu is a notifiable disease and failure to report can attract a fine. If you think your horse may be sick, please ring the PIRSA hotline 1800 675 888 PIRSA vets will then discuss the case with you, and if required, send a vet out at PIRSA's expense.
During this period of horse activity postponement, cancellation or delay, all horse owners are encouraged to support their local horse clubs, attend social days, keep a "neighbourhood watch" on each other and support committee members who may have had to make very difficult decisions in the interests of the broader horse community. As long as horse flu remains in other states, our state is at risk.
General updates:
Link to media release from Pony Club SA http://www.independentweekly.com.au/displayIndaily.php?indaily=10701
Transcript of Pony Club story on Stateline last Friday night http://abc.net.au/stateline/sa/default.htm
Here is a link to a very practical view from a Horse Trainer of how he almost didnt recognise his horses had the flu. http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,22478644-910,00.html
For those with access to School of the Air, Horse SA will be joining in at "Assembly" tomorrow morning.
Horse Flu information sessions: Leigh Creek Tuesday Oct 2nd 1pm Port Augusta Wednesday Oct 3rd 1pm visit www.horsesa.asn.au
Horse SA AGM Tuesday Oct 9th Robin Hood Hotel 7.30 pm
Julie Fiedler
Horse SA