HENDRA

 

Please Click Here to read the latest communication from Dr Rick Symons Chief Veterinary Officer Biosecurity Qld.

 

Communique June 29 Click Here

Communique July 15 Click Here

Communique July 18 Click Here

Biosecurity Bulletin July 13 Click Here

Biosecurity Bulletin July 17 Click Here

Hendra Confirmed in Hervey Bay Click Here

 

Horse Health Declareation & Letter Click Here - EVERYONE bringing horses into your venue MUST COMPLETE AND HAND TO YOU, A DECLARATION. Host clubs are required to collect the declarations and hold them on file, should there be an audit required for your tournament.

 

Event Organisers should ensure that:-
·         All horse are fit and health on arrival [Example of PCAQ health declaration is attached]
·         Event organisers review there Biosecurity Plan and Biosecurity procedures
·         Notify a Veterinarian of any suspect horses
·         Identify all horse attending event [waybill ??]

 

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KENT WELLS Chairman - Queensland Performance Horse Industry Alliance:

Please ensure all your members use best Biosecurity practice when handling  sick horses (gloves, face masks  & eye protection minimum). The latest Hendra Case is very close to home for me as the Veterinarian involved is a very good friend and has been my vet for a number of years now. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected.

 

Kent Wells - Chairman
Queensland Performance Horse Industry Alliance
Phone: 0414 742112

 

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Fiona Thompson finally rang regarding event protocol. Fiona suggested we ensure we have a vet ion 24 hour call and he is aware of the guidelines on the below links. As for each event should we get a Hendra suspect “ It will judged on a case by case basis”.
Please find below the links to the Guidelines for veterinarians handling Hendra virus infection in horses and the Hendra virus Veterinary Practice Pack:
http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/4790_13371.htm
http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/4790_17435.htm

Kent Wells - Chairman
Queensland Performance Horse Industry Alliance
Phone: 0414 742112

 

 

RINGWORM

 

Issued on behalf of the State Horse Welfare Officer - Charlie Brook

There appears to be an outbreak of ringworm in horses. Any players with active ringworm in their horses are requested to please leave them at home until treated and have vet clearance.

 

How does Ringworm occur?

Ringworm is transmitted from horse to horse by direct contact between horses, tack, grooming equipment, clothing, contact with infested stables or trailers.  The fungi are quite resistant to environmental factors and can remain on fence railings and timber structures for long periods.  The most common method of spread is on tack such as bridles, boots, girths and grooming equipment.  The fungi can remain on the skin for up to three weeks before clinical signs develop so the disease can be spread before there are signs of infection.  Very often it is a new horse which introduces the condition to a yard.  Younger animals are more likely to be affected than older ones, although very old or debilitated animals are also susceptible.  Infection produces immunity which is quite long-lasting.