Canine coronavirus outbreak in Victoria

Canine coronavirus outbreak: Virus is found in GREYHOUNDS as race bosses urge owners to isolate infected pooches

By Daily Mail Australia

Published: 04:22 GMT, 2 March 2020 | Updated: 04:46 GMT, 2 March 2020

All greyhounds arriving in Victoria will be isolated as they industry moves to stop the spread of canine coronavirus. 

Nine News reports a Geelong greyhound property has been temporarily shutdown following an outbreak.  

Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) say the canine coronavirus cannot spread to humans and is not fatal to dogs.

Despite this, GRV say any greyhounds displaying symptoms of the infection should be isolated.

All greyhounds arriving in Victoria will be isolated as they industry moves to stop the spread of canine coronavirus

A Geelong greyhound property has been temporarily shutdown following an outbreak

Dogs that have been exposed to a infected greyhound should also not attend race meetings for a period of 14 days.

 ‘Although the virus is currently isolated to one property only, we have taken these steps to ensure the welfare of the dogs as well as the maintenance of the racing fields,’ GRV chief executive Alan Clayton.

Symptoms of the canine coronavirus include vomiting, fever and diarrhoea. 

Canine coronavirus outbreaks have been happening in Australia for some years and can affect working or domestic dogs.   

GRV investigators will be travelling to properties where dogs may have have come into contact with an infected pooch this week. 

Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) say the canine coronavirus cannot spread to humans and is not fatal to dogs

 

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