Animal disease
No links in horse deaths
Authorities have so far found no link between a spate of 17 sudden horse deaths in Victoria, but have confirmed “normal causes” for some of them.
Horse deaths investigated
Victoria’s chief vet says there’s no evidence yet to link a spate of horse deaths in Victoria.
Inquiry into horse deaths
Authorities are investigating whether the sudden death of a Colac district horse is linked to a spate of similar deaths across the state.
Federal funding to help fight spread of disease
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed Australia’s investment in work to tackle the spread of foot and mouth disease in Indonesia.