Equine Influenza

Current Status

Australia is officially free from equine influenza. Moving horses anywhere in Australia does not require movement statements. If you suspect equine influenza in your horse phone the 24 hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888

Equine Event Registration

Equine Movement Statements are not required to move horses into or around the ACT. Event registration in the ACT is voluntary. Information provided will only be used in case of a disease outbreak. 

• Equine Event Registration information 

Symptoms

The main signs of equine influenza are a sudden increase in temperature (39-41°C) a deep, dry, hacking cough, and watery nasal discharge which may become thick and smelly later. Other signs can include depression, loss of appetite, laboured breathing, and muscle pain and stiffness.

Futher Information

• NSW Department of Primary Industries 
• Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries