Tag: Animal diseases and disorders - Equine influenza
Scientists meet to work on Hendra virus vaccine
A scientist leading research into the deadly Hendra virus says researchers are still trying to understand the disease and develop a vaccine.[MORE]
Horse exporter salvages Thai contract
A Hunter Valley horse export business hit hard by last year's equine influenza outbreak says it has partly salvaged a lucrative deal with the Thai Government.[MORE]
Ewan races back on track
Ewan race day organisers believe the event has returned bigger and better from last year's equine influenza outbreak, with about 1,000 people attending the weekend event.[MORE]
Mad cow case found in Italy
The first case of mad cow disease in Italy in two years has been uncovered at a research laboratory in the northern city of Turin, news reports say. [MORE]
Second tests clear Eastern Creek of EI
A final series of tests has cleared 74 horses of Equine Influenza at the Eastern Creek quarantine station in western Sydney.[MORE]
Horse flu scare won't stop futurity race
The National Cutting Horse Association says its futurity that starts this weekend in Tamworth will go ahead, despite the equine flu scare in Sydney.[MORE]
Horse industry breathes sigh of relief
Horse racing authorities say they are confident there has not been another outbreak of horse flu in Sydney, just months after Australia was declared free of the highly-contagious disease.[MORE]
Hunter Valley on edge over new horse flu tests
The president of the Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association is confident quarantine officials can contain another horse flu outbreak should it arise, negating the need for a privately run facility.[MORE]
Fresh horse flu tests prove negative
The first set of equine influenza tests on horses at Sydney's Eastern Creek Quarantine Station have proved negative.[MORE]
Further tests underway in wake of suspected horse flu case
Every horse at a Sydney quarantine station has been re-tested after one tested positive for horse flu.[MORE]
Summit to hear push for continued EI vaccination
The managing director of the Gold Coast Magic Millions thoroughbred sales says continuing to vaccinate horses against equine influenza (EI) makes sense.[MORE]
Racing industry calls for ongoing EI vaccinations
The racing industry is stepping up pressure on the Federal Government to approve ongoing equine influenza (EI) vaccinations for thoroughbred horses. [MORE]
Deadly virus threatens Tas abalone industry
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A virus which has crippled Victoria's abolone industry looks like it may have infected Tasmania's fishery.[MORE]
Abalone showing signs of deadly virus
It appears a deadly abalone virus has reached Southern Tasmania.[MORE]
Spring racing returns to Randwick
Spring racing returns to Randwick today for the first time since the equine influenza outbreak.[MORE]
$33m research facility to focus on biosecurity
Biosecurity research will be the focus of a new $33 million research facility officially opened today at Gatton, west of Brisbane.[MORE]
Hunter thoroughbred breeders up-beat
More than a year after horse flu wreaked havoc, Hunter thoroughbred breeders are feeling much more relaxed about the start of the breeding season.[MORE]
EI fears keep Japanese horses from Cup
For the second year in a row, Japanese horses will not compete in the Melbourne Cup.[MORE]
Barristers consider horse flu case
Top Sydney barristers have been called in to determine if the Hunter's thoroughbred breeders have grounds for legal action over last year's horse flu outbreak.[MORE]
Breeders investigate horse flu compo potential
High level legal advice is being sought on whether Hunter thoroughbred breeders have a case for compensation over the horse flu outbreak.[MORE]
Parkes Show reopens after EI disaster
Gates will open at the Parkes Show today for the first time in two years.[MORE]
Horse industry raises possibility of future EI outbreaks
The horse industry warns that another outbreak of horse flu is likely unless steps are taken to keep the disease at bay.[MORE]
Qld vet dies of Hendra virus
A south-east Qld veterinarian has died of the Hendra virus after being infected at work several weeks ago.[MORE]
Stallions arrive post-horse flu
Some of the world's best stallions will arrive in Sydney today for three weeks of quarantine, before heading to Hunter Valley studs for the breeding season.[MORE]
