Veterinarians with Biosecurity Queensland are taking samples from 25 horses at a Cawarral horse facility to confirm any further cases of Hendra virus.

This follows the deaths of three horses at the property since July 28. The most recent death, which occurred Aug. 8, has been confirmed as a Hendra virus case.

Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries acting Chief Veterinary Officer Rick Symons, BVSc, MBA, PhD, said the samples would be sent to the Australian Animal Health Laboratory in Geelong for testing.

“Initial results are expected later this week,” he said