Advice for Industry & Recreational Riders

Urgent for all Veterinarians


Ongoing surveillance for equine influenza (.PDF) is essential for proof of freedom.

Veterinarians who examine any horse with respiratory signs are asked to collect nasal swabs for EI exclusion testing. EI exclusion testing protocol (.DOC)

The sampling protocol includes the need for the veterinarian to complete an ANEMIS Inspection Form 1 (.PDF) in addition to an original Gribbles production animal submission form.

Vets should remain on high alert for equine influenza and if a property visit is to investigate a suspect case of equine influenza vets must notify PIRSA Animal Health immediately on 1800 675 888 or 8207 7900.

Thorough equipment and personal decontamination should take place when leaving each property. Guidelines on equine influenza property visits (.PDF)

Recreational Riders

Event organisers are encouraged to register their event or activities. EFA Affiliate members please register via www.sa.equestrian.org.au. All other events should be registered on the Horse SA website www.horsesa.asn.au.

Event organisers should keep a record of the names and contact details of people participating in the activities.

Event organisers are encouraged to implement biosecurity measures as described in ‘Recommended Biosecurity (Disease Prevention/Control) Measures at Non-Racing Events’ on the PIRSA website. 

To find out exactly what is needed to organise an event, click on Application forms.

Advice on Protecting your horse from equine influenza (.PDF)

Horse Racing Industry

For information on restrictions and procedures for the thoroughbred racing industry please visit the Thoroughbred Racing South Australia website, www.trsa.com.au

For information on restrictions and procedures for the harness racing industry please contact Harness Racing South Australia on (08) 8285 2899 or email saharness@harness.org.au

Horse Health Care Providers

Horse health care providers including farriers, equine dentists, horse masseuses, physiotherapists and strappers are advised to decontaminate themselves and their equipment between properties. 

Guidelines for the horse industry to minimise the spread of equine influenza (.PDF)

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