Equine Influenza

These web pages contain information on the national response and eradication of equine influenza in Australia.

Horse and donkey owners should always remain vigilent for signs of disease. If your horse or donkey is showing suspect disease symptoms, contact your vet or phone the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Disease Freedom

OIE declaration - Australia free of equine influenza

25 December 2008 marked one year since the last case of equine influenza occurred in Australia. On this day we declared that we have met OIE standards for freedom from equine influenza. Australia is officially free of the disease.

Recovery of EI Country Free Status - Australian Report to the World Organisation for Animal Health - Submitted by the Australian Chief Veterinary Officer, December 2008 PDF [1mb]

 

Your State or Territory Requirements

Your state or territory may still have importation and event requirements. This information can be found on the National Movement and Event Requirements page.

 

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