Friday, 20 February 2015 00:00

Equine industry signs up

Written by Rural News Group

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The New Zealand Equine Health Association signed up to a Government Industry Agreement (GIA) for Biosecurity Readiness and Response at the Karaka yearling sales last month.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed a fourth primary industry to join the GIA partnership.

“This means the horse racing, recreational and breeding industry and the Ministry for Primary Industries can work together to manage and respond to the most important biosecurity risks,” Guy said.

“The equine industry is an important primary industry exporter with a strong international reputation. It supports almost 17,000 full-time jobs and contributes $1.6 billion to the New Zealand economy from domestic and export activity.”

Guy added that while New Zealand is fortunate that our horse population is free of equine influenza – probably the industry’s most serious disease threat – we must be vigilant to maintain that status.

“I’m pleased the industry has recognised the value that GIA offers by working together to maximise our collective strengths.”

New Zealand Pork, Kiwifruit Vine Health and Pipfruit New Zealand signed up to the GIA in 2014.

www.gia.org.nz

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