A Stable Relationship

08/05/2026

06/03/2026

We have investigated reports from properties in Gippsland, of horses displaying fever, respiratory signs, and mouth ulcers.

Initial testing has ruled out exotic diseases and shown that the common equine herpesvirus (EHV-4) is active in the region.

EHV-4 is widespread and causes respiratory disease in horses. Clinical disease is usually mild, and most horses recover with rest and supportive care.

This is a timely reminder for horse owners to review their biosecurity plans and contact their vet if they have sick horses.

Also, please check your horses are healthy and fit for travel before going to events with other horses.

12/01/2026

Emergency fodder is being made available for farmers in fire-affected areas. To request fodder, contact the VFF on 1300 882 833 or visit vff.org.au

If you have urgent animal welfare needs, please call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226.

🤝 Victorian Farmers Federation

09/01/2026

🔥 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙝𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 & 𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙨 🔥

With fire risk increasing, now is the time to 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 for your horses.
Have a plan, ensure water is full, remove rugs and gear, and know when and where you’ll move too if needed.

🐎 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 for anyone needing a place to evacuate horses. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need support.

Stay alert, plan early, and put your safety first.

📞 Contact us if you need assistance or advice.

11/06/2025

Bringing fodder into Victoria? We can help.

Victorian farmers, transporters or importers sourcing fodder from interstate need a Plant Biosecurity Permit (PBP) to manage risks like Annual Ryegrass Toxicity, Green Snails and Red Imported Fire Ant.

Agriculture Victoria is offering a FREE service to fast-track permit applications and help navigate biosecurity requirements so you can get feed delivered to your livestock safely and quickly.

Apply or learn more by visiting https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/moving-plants-and-plant-products/plant-biosecurity-permit or email us directly at [email protected]

To view the full range of financial, technical and wellbeing support available to drought impacted farmers visit agriculture.vic.gov.au/dryseasons or phone 136 186.