New Queensland Hendra Virus Case, Human Exposure Confirmed
Edited Press Release
July 30, 2012
At least five people were exposed to the hendra-positive horse before he died on July 27.
At least five people were exposed to the hendra-positive horse before he died on July 27.
The 8-year-old gelding, who became sick and died on July 23, had no vaccination history.
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.
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The positive test results were returned June 27 after the horse became “gravely ill” on June 26.
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One case of EHV-1 was confirmed at a Douglas County farm in May. The affected horse was euthanized.
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A horse residing on the Lake County farm was euthanized and subsequently tested EHV-1 positive in May.
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