AlliedEquine

Equestrian blog posts specifically about equine flu or influenza, which is also know as EI.

By Jon F 
After waiting for almost 6 months, equestrian competitors around Australia can now see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Numerous equestrian clubs around the country this weekend held competitions under strict regulations from their respective state governing bodies.  Many were restricted in the numbers allowed, and a plethora of paperwork had [...]

Olympic qualifiers in Australia are facing a shortage of 4-star events, leaving some with no option but to go overseas to qualify their horses in time for the Beijing Olympics. One such rider, Megan Jones talked to Allied Equine about the difficulties of qualifying a horse in Australia at the present time.
Although Megan has been [...]

Answers supplied to Allied Equine 30/10/07
1) Are you aware of any equine events going ahead in South Australia?
PIRSA has issued permits for a limited number of clinics, a couple of remote area bronco
branding activities and a range of equestrian and western clinics and events. The permit systems the same one that applies to racing.
2) The [...]

FAQS
What is equine influenza?
Equine influenza (EI) is an acute, highly contagious viral disease which can cause rapidly spreading outbreaks of respiratory disease in horses and other equine species such as donkeys.
What are the signs of equine influenza?
The main clinical signs of EI in horses and donkeys are usually a sudden increase in temperature to between [...]

Equine Influenza
Equine Influenza Hotline: phone 1800 234 002
(8am-8pm daily)
If you suspect equine influenza in your horse(s) phone the national 24hr Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888. It is an offence not to report.
For a situation update on the national response to the outbreak of equine influenza in Australia go here.
Telephone Interview with Tom [...]