Parvo at Wanganui

[Cheats onion rings]

A whole meeting scratched. All pups must be vaccinated so how on earth has this got into the racing system

[Chief Stipe]

11 minutes ago, Cheats onion rings said:

A whole meeting scratched. All pups must be vaccinated so how on earth has this got into the racing system

I assume you are referring to Whanganui?

What is the detail?

This is all the RIU have posted.

 

 

[Cheats onion rings]

Its parvo and it's a trainer who also breeds alsatians so google has verified . Bring the industry to its knees

[Cockyaleg]

1 hour ago, Cheats onion rings said:

Its parvo and it's a trainer who also breeds alsatians so google has verified . Bring the industry to its knees

I can find nothing on Google to confirm what you have stated. What I did find states the reason as "a possible contamination". So I will ask the obvious, has a racing greyhound/s returned  positives for parvovirus? And where can this information be found?

Edited September 30, 2020 by Cockyaleg

[Mischief managed]

1 hour ago, Cockyaleg said:

I can find nothing on Google to confirm what you have stated. What I did find states the reason as "a possible contamination". So I will ask the obvious, has a racing greyhound/s returned  positives for parvovirus? And where can this information be found?

No. There is no positive contamination. There is tests being run, on non greyhounds, domiciled on the same property, for an unknown issue, of which Parvo is amongst the tests being looked at

[Cockyaleg]

1 hour ago, Mischief managed said:

No. There is no positive contamination. There is tests being run, on non greyhounds, domiciled on the same property, for an unknown issue, of which Parvo is amongst the tests being looked at

Thank you.

[Yankiwi]

11 hours ago, Mischief managed said:

No. There is no positive contamination. There is tests being run, on non greyhounds, domiciled on the same property, for an unknown issue, of which Parvo is amongst the tests being looked at

 

43. GREYHOUNDS AND OTHER ANIMALS EXCLUDED

43.2 No other animal shall be allowed on the Racecourse without the permission of the Steward(s).

[Mischief managed]

1 hour ago, Yankiwi said:

 

43. GREYHOUNDS AND OTHER ANIMALS EXCLUDED

43.2 No other animal shall be allowed on the Racecourse without the permission of the Steward(s).

Not sure what your trying to point out?  We are allowed other pets.. 

[Cockyaleg]

31 minutes ago, Mischief managed said:

Not sure what your trying to point out?  We are allowed other pets.. 

That is also my understanding, infact having other animals on property is encouraged as part of the socialisation process. Readying dogs for rehoming is made easier if they have been exposed to other domiciled breeds during their racing careers. In New Zealand it is not uncommon for farm stock to exist on a training property, either bred for food or to supplement income. In today's current economic climate that for some would be a necessity. For any trainer racing in the CD it makes perfect sense that they would look at other income streams to support themselves and their dogs.

[Cockyaleg]

2 hours ago, Yankiwi said:

 

43. GREYHOUNDS AND OTHER ANIMALS EXCLUDED

43.2 No other animal shall be allowed on the Racecourse without the permission of the Steward(s).

The relevent part of that rule is the word "permission". All kennels are inspected regularly. Disclosure forms part of any sign-off.

[Cockyaleg]

I have four dogs. I live in a residential area. In my block, every neighbour bar one has a dog or dogs. I suspect that 50% of those dogs are neither vaccinated nor registered. My suspicion if correct highlights a health risk to the wider dog community. Taking my dogs off property carries risk even though they are fully vaccinated. 

Viruses mutate they don't sit idle. What works for last years dog coronavirus may not be effective with next years strain, the same is true for COVID-19 in humans. My advice to those wishing to stir the pot is to be very careful the circumstance you perceive may differ significantly in truth. No vaccinated dog's owner should be complacent.

Edited September 30, 2020 by Cockyaleg

[Chief Stipe]

CD Meeting Abandoned due to Parvovirus

 

On Wednesday, the decision was made to abandon the CD meeting. This was due to the discovery that some of the racing dogs nominated to race had been on a property where other breeds on the property had been identified as suffering from Parvovirus.  Parvovirus is a highly contagious infection and the Greyhound community have worked really hard to keep Parvovirus out of the Greyhound population. All of our racing dogs have been vaccinated. The reason for the abandonment is that the dogs from the contaminated property had been released into the kennels at the track and Parvovirus is easily transferred via dog to dog contact, contact with contaminated faeces, environments or people. We recognize the racing dogs at the track had all been vaccinated but there was a major risk that they could have taken the virus back to their properties where it would be transferred to unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than 4 months.

All facilities at the track and the dogs and licensed persons present were fully disinfected to contain the spread and ensure that the virus was not transferred back to properties where unvaccinated greyhound puppies were present.

A decision to abandon any race meeting is not taken lightly, and specialist veterinary advice was taken before the decision was made.

Below is a summary of the parvovirus symptoms and actions needed to be followed in order to prevent the spread of Parvo Virus in the Greyhound Population.

 

Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk. Dogs that are ill from canine parvovirus infection are often said to have "parvo." The virus affects dogs' gastrointestinal tracts and is spread by direct dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated faeces (stool), environments, or people. The virus can also contaminate kennel surfaces, food and water bowls, collars and leashes, and the hands and clothing of people who handle infected dogs. It is resistant to heat, cold, humidity, and drying, and can survive in the environment for long periods of time. Even trace amounts of faeces from an infected dog may harbour the virus and infect other dogs that come into the infected environment. The virus is readily transmitted from place to place on the hair or feet of dogs or via contaminated cages, shoes, or other objects.

Some of the signs of parvovirus include lethargy; loss of appetite; abdominal pain and bloating; fever or low body temperature (hypothermia); vomiting; and severe, often bloody, diarrhoea. Persistent vomiting and diarrhoea can cause rapid dehydration, and damage to the intestines and immune system can cause septic shock.

Parvovirus infection is often suspected based on the dog's history, physical examination, and laboratory tests. Faecal testing can confirm the diagnosis.

No specific drug is available that will kill the virus in infected dogs, and treatment is intended to support the dog's body systems until the dog's immune system can fight off the viral infection. Treatment should be started immediately and consists primarily of intensive care efforts to combat dehydration by replacing electrolyte, protein and fluid losses, controlling vomiting and diarrhoea, and preventing secondary infections. Sick dogs should be kept warm and receive good nursing care. When a dog develops parvo, treatment can be very expensive, and the dog may die despite aggressive treatment. Early recognition and aggressive treatment are very important in successful outcomes. With proper treatment, survival rates can approach 90%.

Since parvovirus is highly contagious, isolation of infected dogs is necessary to minimize the spread of infection. Proper cleaning and disinfection of contaminated kennels and other areas where infected dogs are (or have been) housed are essential to control the spread of parvovirus. The virus is not easily killed, so consult your veterinarian for specific guidance on cleaning and disinfecting agents.

In spite of proper vaccination, a small percentage of dogs do not develop protective immunity and remain susceptible to infection.

Dogs with vomiting or diarrhoea or other dogs which have been exposed to ill dogs should not be taken to kennels, show grounds, dog parks, or other areas where they will come into contact with other dogs. Similarly, unvaccinated dogs should not be exposed to ill dogs or those with unknown vaccination histories. People who are in contact with sick or exposed dogs should avoid handling of other dogs or at least wash their hands and change their clothes before doing so.

 

Posted on 30 September 2020

[Cockyaleg]

Chief, that confirms my previous post:

"In spite of proper vaccination, a small percentage of dogs do not develop protective immunity and remain susceptible to infection."

[Chief Stipe]

32 minutes ago, Cockyaleg said:

Chief, that confirms my previous post:

"In spite of proper vaccination, a small percentage of dogs do not develop protective immunity and remain susceptible to infection."

Vaccination doesn't create a force field around an animal that stops infection.  The immune response which has been developed by vaccination will fight the infection and prevent it from becoming a debilitating disease i.e. the dog gets infected but fights it off.  Some dogs (just like humans) won't develop an immune response and still be susceptible however the majority will.

[Mehe]

18 hours ago, Cheats onion rings said:

Its parvo and it's a trainer who also breeds alsatians so google has verified . Bring the industry to its knees

There are two kennels 

One that lost a litter of pups last year because of parvo 

Lost another litter this week or last week

Now that person is aloud to race but the other people are not and they haven't got a result seem like this is a little bit of victimization 

[Cockyaleg]

19 minutes ago, Mehe said:

There are two kennels 

One that lost a litter of pups last year because of parvo 

Lost another litter this week or last week

Now that person is aloud to race but the other people are not and they haven't got a result seem like this is a little bit of victimization 

That action makes absolutely no sense at all.