The New South Wales (NSW) Department of Primary Industries stated as of Oct. 14 there were 4,502 infected properties, 440 dangerous contact properties, and 470 suspect properties. The Queensland Department of Primary Industries stated as of Oct. 14 there were 1,137 infected properties. In Queensland, equine influenza is still contained to the Red Zone in the state’s southeast.

In New South Wales, the government reported the number of infected properties has leveled off to about 80 to 100 per day.

According to the NSW Department of Primary Industries, the key requirement for clearance of infected properties, which allows areas in Red Zones to be changed to Amber Zones, is testing at least 28 days after onset of signs in the last clinical case on the premises.

NSW Department of Primary Industries Minister Ian Mcdonald announced increases in the Purple Zone, which now extends from Tamworth to Camden. This will free up movement in this zone