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COURTESY QUEENSLAND DEPARTMENT OF PRIMARY INDUSTRIES

Map of restricted and controlled areas in Queensland. Properties located in the red Restricted Zone are at a high risk of spreading equine influenza.

As of Sept. 17 in New South Wales, there were 1,183 infected properties, 362 dangerous contact properties, and 273 suspect properties. In Queensland there were 25 new infected properties reported for a total of 167. The number of horses affected by equine influenza in Australia is estimated at more than 14,000.

Late Sept. 18 it was reported by News.com.au that John Messara’s Arrowfield Stud, a prestigious Thoroughbred breeding farm, has flu spreading through the property. For an audio interview with Messara visit racenet.com.au

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