Biosecurity Queensland is managing an equine hendra virus case near Mackay, Queensland, Australia, after a positive test result was received late last night (Jan. 22).

Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Rick Symons, BVSc, MBA, PhD, said that the horse died on the property after becoming unwell early this week.

"Biosecurity Queensland is in the process of quarantining the property," he said. "There are other horses on the property and we will be working to determine what contact the infected horse had with other animals."

"Testing and monitoring will then be undertaken over the next month," he continued. "While under quarantine, restrictions will apply to moving horses and horse materials on and off the infected property