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Equine Influenza

Letter received August 26, 2007.

‘ Hello Breed Societies
We have been ask to advise our Breed Societies, that any horse/ponies that have been brought in from Australia on or after 1 August 2007, that these animals MUST BE MONITORED, due to the recent outbreak of a Equine Influenza (EI) in Australia.
Further information can be obtained from
Mr Bruce Graham of Pacific Vet, Christchurch (03) 349 8438 or Mr Robin Bruce (03) 307 0008.
Please forward this important notice onto your Members.’
- Thankyou
  Christine Roberts
  Equestrian Co-ordinator
  Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand

Download these pdf files

MAF Biosecurity New Zealand September 07
Equine Influenza by Bruce Graham (Chair NZ Equine Health Assn.)
Keeping Exotic Horse Diseases out of New Zealand - publication by Brian E Goulden and Patricia V Pearce (Publication of NZ Equine Health Assn. Inc. March 2001

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Views — Have your say ......

Baby donkeys for sale.

Nancy Neal

It has recently come to my attention that baby donkeys as young as three months old are being offered for sale. This is utterly disgraceful and no reputable breeder would sell a foal under six months of age. Sure they look cute but a baby of only three months still needs his/her mother and should not be weaned. Separation at this young age can have lasting impacts on both the physical and mental well being of the donkey. If you are contemplating buying a donkey for the first time and are not sure of what's being offered contact one of the Donkey & Mule Society representatives listed on the Advice page of this web site. There is sure to be one near you and they would be happy to help.

Disclaimer: The views expressed on this page do not necessarily represent the opinion of The Donkey & Mule Society of New Zealand (Inc).

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