Class action looms over Aust equine flu outbreak
Specialist law firm to tackle federal government over losses incurred by horse industry during outbreak.
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Biosecurity
Aust EI vet receives Queen’s Birthday honour
Vet who worked on eradication of equine influenza in 2007-08 noted in Queen’s Birthday honours.
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Push on to make world travel for elite horses easier
Call for special protocols to make international travel for elite sport horses easier.
Read moreUS trains Kazakhstan vet techs
Veterinary diagnosticians, technicians and inspectors from the Republic of Kazakhstan have received advanced training from US experts in molecular methods,
Read moreBritain’s equine flu surveillance boosted as Olympics near
Britain steps up surveillance after cases in northwest France reported.
Read moreFindings on equine flu dispersal presented
Australian vets are told of weather conditions that aid the spread of equine flu.
Read moreHorses intercepted at US border had parasitic disease
Agents intercept 14 horses crossing the Rio Grande; 10 had equine piroplasmosis.
Read moreVets ‘crucial in combating new disease outbreaks’
The crucial role of vets in combating new diseases is discussed at Aussie conference.
Read moreFrench show continues amid heightened flu measures
La Baule show rolls on, with officials saying positive flu swabs pose low risk.
Read moreWeather’s effects of equine flu spread investigated
Australasian researchers identify weather factors that affect equine influenza’s spread.
Read moreHorse events affected by Ireland’s premises registration
The fears of show and event organisers over compliance regarding Ireland’s new premises registration requirements have been allayed by Horse Sport
Read moreEquine biosecurity course available online
The two-week course through Equine Guelph begins in mid-April.
Read moreHas the time come for horse passports?
I have a feeling I’m going to be thrown on a spit and slowly roasted for suggesting this, but has
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What’s the best way to levy the horse industry?
An either-or situation is happening in Australia right now – either the horse industry agrees on a disease-fighting levy, or
Read moreMinister gives Aussie horse owners a jab
There’s nothing like a little ministerial cunning to liven up a news week, especially if it involves giving the horse
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EI vaccination: a victory of dollars over sense?
In August 2007, a much respected horseman of some international repute dropped me an email to express dismay at the
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