New EI outbreak leaves Melbourne Cup hopeful stranded
| Source: | 7.30 Report |
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| Published: | Tuesday, October 9, 2007 2:25 AEST |
| Expires: | Tuesday, November 6, 2007 2:25 AEST |
The fear of equine influenza reaching Victoria in the lead-up to the Melbourne Cup has escalated with a new outbreak about 200 kilometres from the border. While debate continues over how best to protect the state, Victoria's top vet has called for a national approach. Meanwhile, at the border town of Corowa a leading Melbourne Cup hopeful is trapped on the wrong side of the Murray River.
