Originally Posted by Neil

Flu scare at Vic racetrack
August 29, 2007 - 11:42AM

A country Victoria racecourse is in lockdown down after a horse showed signs of equine influenza (EI).

The horse, stabled at Hamilton racecourse in western Victoria, yesterday showed symptoms of the illness, which has brought the multi-billion dollar horse industry to a standstill.

Until now, Victoria had been unaffected by EI, which has been confirmed only in NSW and Queensland.

Samples from the animal at Hamilton have been sent to Melbourne for testing.

Full article at http://www.theage.com.au/news/horse-racing/flu-scare-at-vic-track/2007/08/29/1188067159013.html