Flying Fox Scientists Profile Equine Hendra Virus Cases
Edited Press Release
August 17, 2012
Scientists are reviewing hendra virus cases to understand why some horses become infected and others don’t.
Scientists are reviewing hendra virus cases to understand why some horses become infected and others don’t.
At least five people were exposed to the hendra-positive horse before he died on July 27.
The horses reportedly became ill and showed nervous signs before being put down at the owners’ request.
A foal died after contracting hendra. Two other horses and two dogs remain on the now quarantined property.
The properties where there were confirmed cases of hendra virus in May were released from quarantine July 12.
The positive test results were returned June 27 after the horse became “gravely ill” on June 26.
An unprecedented number of hendra cases were confirmed last year, and the AVA expects to see more cases soon.
The newly equine confirmed cases reside on the same property on which a horse died of hendra last week.
Queensland authorities are managing two new hendra virus cases after positive test results came in last night.
One scientist said the high number of hendra cases reported in 2011 emphasized the need for a vaccine.
Horse owners to take precautions against the deadly hendra virus as the infection’s prime season approaches.
In recent years, a deadly disease–hendra virus–has been making waves in the Australian equine industry.
Two properties that have been under quarantine for Hendra virus have been given the all clear.
The Queensland, Australia, government is seeking horse owner input in a survey regarding hendra virus.
The horse died on Tuesday (Jan. 3) and the positive result for the virus came back late last night (Jan. 4).
Another Australia horse has tested positive for hendra virus, bringing the nation’s 2011 total to 23 cases.
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