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International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2014

Equine Disease Quarterly January 2, 2015

Diagnosed diseases include strangles, influenza, vesicular stomatitis, hendra virus, salmonellosis, and more.

Hendra Virus Survey Highlights Horse Owner Behavior

Edited Press Release December 18, 2013

While most see hendra virus as a risk, many are not taking precautions to protect themselves or their horses.

International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2013

Equine Disease Quarterly October 4, 2013

Reported diseases include CEM, strangles, influenza, EVA, EHV, piroplasmosis, salmonellosis, and more.

102 Reasons to Vaccinate Horses Against Hendra Virus

Hendra Quarantine Lifted at New South Wales Property

Edited Press Release September 3, 2013

The property was quarantined last month following the confirmation of the hendra virus in a horse and a dog.

Hong Kong to Accept Horses Vaccinated Against Hendra

Erica Larson August 16, 2013

Hong Kong will accept horses vaccinated against hendra virus, according to manufacturer recommendations.

Equestrian NSW Announces Equine Hendra Vaccination Policy

Erica Larson July 30, 2013

The policy requires horses attending “hendra vaccinated events” to be fully vaccinated against the virus.

After Horse Death, Hendra Confirmed in NSW Dog

Edited Press Release July 23, 2013

A horse residing on the same property died due to hendra virus earlier this month.

Several Hendra Cases Confirmed in New South Wales Horses

Erica Larson July 10, 2013

New South Wales officials have confirmed at least three new equine hendra virus cases in the past week.

New Hendra Case Confirmed on Queensland’s Gold Coast

Edited Press Release July 9, 2013

The newly confirmed hendra virus case is the fourth in Queensland this year.

New Hendra Case Confirmed in Queensland’s Brisbane Valley

Edited Press Release June 26, 2013

Officials are managing a new equine hendra virus case after a positive test result was received June 24.

NSW Owners Encouraged to Vaccinate Horses against Hendra

Edited Press Release June 23, 2013

Officials are encouraging horse owners to vaccinate their horses against the potentially deadly hendra virus.

Hendra Confirmed in New South Wales Horse

Erica Larson June 11, 2013

A horse residing in Macksville, New South Wales, Australia, died of hendra virus on June 5.

How Humans Handle the Hendra Virus Risk

Edited Press Release June 9, 2013

One researcher described a study investigating the impact of human behavior on the spread of the hendra virus.

Australian Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate against Hendra

Edited Press Release May 28, 2013

Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Minister John McVeigh urged owners to protect horses via vaccination.

Queensland Horse Euthanized after Contracting Bat Lyssavirus

Edited Press Release May 17, 2013

This is the first case where Australian bat lyssavirus has been identified in a horse.

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Edited Press Release May 14, 2013

Recent data showed that the vaccine offered protection to horses for a period of up to six months.

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