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South Australia has remained free of horse flu. There have been no new cases of horse flu in Australia since December 2007.

PIRSA has eased requirements regarding efforts to keep South Australia free of horse flu. Read the Media Release, 7 March 2008 

Changes at a glance - from 7 March 2008:

  • 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 Participant Declarations are no longer required).
  • Horse Health Statements will still be required for animals being brought into SA from New South Wales and Queensland.
  • There will be no paperwork needed for movements between South Australia and Victoria, Western Australia or the Northern Territory.


Until Australia is declared free of horse flu it is important to remain vigilant. If your horse is sick or has a cough please report to PIRSA and, if required, we will arrange to test your horse (for horse flu) free of charge.

It is also important that PIRSA has knowledge of horse events and activities being conducted in case PIRSA needs to trace horse movements. The peak horse groups in SA (Equestrian Federation of Australia, SA Branch and Horse SA) have taken on the responsiblity for event registration and PIRSA will have access to the registration list.

Application forms

If you want to:

  • Register an event
  • Move a horse or horse products or horse equipment

follow the steps outlined on the Application Forms page.

For general information about equine influenza and horse movements, contact PIRSA Animal Health on 1800 675 888. 


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