February 14, 2008 Australia EI-free breeders push for national vaccine Thoroughbred breeders are, according to this story, calling for an industry-wide vaccination program to ensure  equine flu never breaks out again, after New South Wales was this morning declared free of the disease. The State Government says its program of vaccination and restrictions on the movement of horses has paid off,  with no new cases confirmed since December 21. Thoroughbred Breeders Association president John Messara was cited as saying the industry cannot afford to have a  similar outbreak again. "It probably means the adoption of a vaccination policy like they do in every other country where this disease  has been - they adopt a continuing vaccination policy for their racing and performance horses," he was quoted  as saying.

Copyright:  Alberta Equestrian Federation

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