6 Sept: From the EFA web site - Anstead Vets Equine Influenza Info and Video from Dr Nathan Anthony showing clinical signs of EI.

Latest Update on spread of Virus in Queensland

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From: secretary@horsecouncil.org.au
Sent: Thursday, 30 August 2007 9:39 AM
Police reminder on equine standstill
Since the start of the equine standstill Queensland Police have intercepted three people moving horses without approval and a further seven people intercepted were found to have had the required approval.

Under the standstill, no horses of any type, including pets, riding club horses, show animals, donkeys, mules or zebras are allowed to be moved.

Inspector Ian Robertson of the Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad said overall indications are that the community has been compliant with the equine standstill.

“So far there have been no blatant breaches. Those spoken to so far have been genuinely unaware of the implications of moving their horses. They have been provided with details of the standstill and warned of the consequences of any further movements” he said.

Inspector Robertson said the Queensland Police Service is continuing to support the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F) throughout the state. As part of their normal patrols police will intercept the movement of equine species to assist in minimising the threat of the disease spreading.

Moving animals without an Inspector’s approval for that specific movement is a breach of the equine standstill and is illegal. The maximum penalty for contravention is currently $150,000 or two years imprisonment.

The horse standstill in Queensland is indefinite while the national standstill will be reviewed on Friday.

Information about the disease and the quarantine restrictions are available on the DPI&F website at www.dpi.qld.gov.au or phone 132523.

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From: secretary@horsecouncil.org.au [mailto:secretary@horsecouncil.org.au]
Sent: Wednesday, 29 August 2007 3:17 PM

Queenslander horse owners have been very cooperative in relation to the important Stock Standstill in place throughout the State. Thank you.

While DPI&F’s specialist group, Biosecurity Queensland, works to control and contain the spread of Equine Influenza, this stock standstill will remain in place indefinitely until it is revoked by the Minister for Primary Industries, the Hon. Tim Mulherin. This means that until notified:

Horse owners cannot not move horses from their properties unless they have a permit.

Horse transporters need to abide by the standstill and ensure their vehicles and equipment are cleaned and disinfected before any future use.

No equine events and gatherings can take place in Queensland.

If you have any questions about the current arrangements, please call DPI&F on 13 25 23 or visit the dedicated area on the DPI&F website - www.dpi.qld.gov.au

 

 

 

Equine Flu confirmed in Queensand

FULL LOCK DOWN- NO HORSE TO BE MOVED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

It is asked that everybody complys with the governments instructions as per below
Department of Primary Industries

 

 

Diary notes: Club Training day August 26th & AGM September 4

For full details refer flyers at right.

 

Photo Gallery

6th May 07 Show

Youth huntseat equitation

 

Sliding to a stop

Rebecca Gant riding Instant Loot

Lisa Gant riding Fire delight

Lining up for results

Geoff Hutson competing in Reining

Gate marshall - George Norwood.

Champion QH mare Baharti

Champion paintbred gelding - Tunza Bility

Champion paint mare - Palamo paint me over

Blue Mnt Leroy Brown

28 April Training day

Great fun was had by all at the training day.Many thanks to all those who helped. Will let you know ASAP when the next one will be.

Col Thompson riding Belle

Concentrating on the sidepass

Getting the hang of this!!!

Jesse McMahon riding Mouse

Linda Applegate riding Willie

Trail Gate

Tully Stevens riding Pete

James Simpson enjoying the day.

Images from our last show.

 

 

Happy riders at the Warren Backhouse clinic held on Sunday 24th September. A great day was had by all. I'm sure every person got
a great deal out of the day. Many thanks Warren! We're looking
forward to the next one.

 

Warren
on
Sharon Adams Hootchy Kootchy Rush

 

 

 

 

 

 

There was something going on all day - something to learn either through our
own riding or watching one of the other groups.

Michelle

Merv

Jess

Lil

July Show

waiting...waiting

 

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