Equine Flu: The Human Side

In a press release from the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Primary Industries on Aug. 28, Minister Ian Macdonald said at least 58 horses are now infected with equine influenza on nine confirmed properties. Another 615 horses are in formal

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In a press release from the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Primary Industries on Aug. 28, Minister Ian Macdonald said at least 58 horses are now infected with equine influenza on nine confirmed properties. Another 615 horses are in formal quarantine. Many people are also stranded while taking care of those quarantined horss.


A New South Wales taskforce was established to ensure support services for affected horse owners.


“While much of our energy is focused on the containment of any further spread of equine influenza, we are also considering the needs of those having to remain at locations away from their homes and stables due to movement restrictions,” said Macdonald. “Through this taskforce, we will ensure government services provided by agencies such as DOCs and NSW Health complement the efforts of the Department of Primary Industries and NSW Police.


“We will help meet the costs associated with providing feed and any emergency veterinary services to horses affected by movement restrictions,” he said. “Our emergency management support staff will assist owners who wish or need to stay in the same areas as their horses. The RSPCA is also providing help in caring for those horses involved in the lockdown. Owners who are staying on site may decontaminate then leave the area to purchase food and other necessities

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