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Australian veterinary journal2011; 89 Suppl 1; 151-158; doi: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2011.00777.x

Insights into the economic consequences of the 2007 equine influenza outbreak in Australia.

Abstract: We estimate and describe the financial costs of the equine influenza (EI) outbreak in Australia, including the costs of emergency response measures and lost income/assets to businesses, associations and private horse owners. Costs to associations, governments and industry are discussed. We identify a lack of reliable data about the financial costs of the EI outbreak to the non-racing sectors of the horse industry.
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Publication Date: 2011-07-08 PubMed ID: 21711317DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2011.00777.xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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This research article dives into the financial implications of the 2007 equine influenza outbreak in Australia, detailing the associated expenses of mitigating the outbreak and the economic impact on businesses and organizations related to the horse industry.

Objective of the Study

  • The principal objective of the research is to identify and determine the financial costs caused by the equine influenza (EI) outbreak in Australia in 2007. This includes not only emergency response expenses but also the economic losses suffered by businesses, associations, and private horse owners due to the disease outbreak.

Economic Impact Assessed

  • The study discusses the cost burden experienced by associations, government bodies, and the broader horse industry in a bid to control and recover from the EI outbreak.
  • It enumerates a range of direct and indirect costs, respectively, from response measures like medical treatments and quarantine, to income losses from races and other horse-related events being postponed or cancelled.

Gaps Identified

  • One significant revelation from the analysis is the identified lack of reliable data about the financial impact of the EI outbreak, particularly in non-racing sectors of the horse industry. This led the researchers to emphasize the need for improved data collection and reliable figures to facilitate better strategic planning and response for such outbreaks in the future.
  • Financial records are typically more available and comprehensive for the racing sector given its economic significance and regulated nature, leading to a gap in understanding the full economic impact across the wider horse industry.

Significance of the Research

  • This research will help to better gauge the financial implications of such a disease outbreak in detail, serving as an invaluable tool in equipping policy makers, governments, and stakeholders in the industry with the necessary knowledge to manage future emergencies more effectively.
  • Moreover, the identified data limitations can pave the way for future research to develop a comprehensive framework for cataloguing economic losses across all sectors of the horse industry in the event of similar health crises. This would streamline decision making and response, minimizing both the spread of the disease and its economic impact.

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Smyth GB, Dagley K, Tainsh J. (2011). Insights into the economic consequences of the 2007 equine influenza outbreak in Australia. Aust Vet J, 89 Suppl 1, 151-158. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-0813.2011.00777.x

Publication

Australian veterinary journal
ISSN: 1751-0813
NlmUniqueID: 0370616
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 89 Suppl 1
Pages: 151-158

Researcher Affiliations

Smyth, G B
  • Australian Horse Industry Council, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia. gsmyth@melbpc.org.au
Dagley, K
    Tainsh, J

      MeSH Terms

      • Animals
      • Australia / epidemiology
      • Data Collection / methods
      • Disease Outbreaks / economics
      • Disease Outbreaks / veterinary
      • Horse Diseases / economics
      • Horse Diseases / epidemiology
      • Horse Diseases / virology
      • Horses
      • Internet
      • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / economics
      • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / epidemiology
      • Orthomyxoviridae Infections / veterinary

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