NZTR thanks everyone across the industry for their continued cooperation and commitment to managing the current situation. The increased awareness, prompt reporting and strong biosecurity practices being adopted across the industry are making a real difference in helping contain the outbreak.
Current status
The latest update from the New Zealand Equine Health Association:
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There has been no increase in properties with confirmed Strangles cases since 9 July.
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The outbreak continues to primarily affect training and pre-training properties, with some stud farm properties also impacted.
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The outbreak remains isolated to the Waikato region (13 properties), with one well-contained property in the Auckland area directly linked to the Waikato outbreak. That property does not take horses to communal training facilities or race meetings.
Updated Strangles Management Guidance
As the response continues, NZTR is regularly reviewing the measures in place and incorporating feedback from across the industry to ensure requirements remain practical and effective.
The Strangles Management Guidance has been updated today.
All horses travelling between the North and South Islands must:
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be clinically healthy;
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complete five days of twice-daily temperature monitoring; and
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travel with a completed health declaration.
Additional requirements apply to horses travelling from the North Island to the South Island, including prior approval from the Racing Integrity Board (RIB) Veterinary Services Manager and a negative PCR test before travel.
Updated advisories
The latest information is available in the following documents:
NZTR will continue to provide updates as the situation evolves. Everyone involved in the industry is encouraged to remain vigilant, maintain strong biosecurity practices, and report any suspected cases promptly to their veterinarian and the RIB.
For all the latest information head to the NZTR Strangles hub on our website: Strangles - NZTR