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Hendra Virus Information Available to Horse OwnersBy Press Release · August 4, 2011
Biosecurity officials have confirmed Hendra virus on eight Queensland properties this year. Ten horses have died.
Eleven facilities remain quarantined after restrictions were lifted on two properties in the Beaudesert area following three rounds of negative testing. All horses on quarantined properties appeared clinically normal as of August 1.
Biosecurity Queensland has launched a campaign to encourage all Queensland horse owners and handlers to utilize an information pack on Hendra virus.
The information outlines how horse owners can reduce the risk of their horses becoming infected and includes information on:
- What Hendra virus is
- How to protect their horses
- What to do if their horse becomes ill.
Horse owners can access the pack by subscribing online.
Community engagement officers in Queensland will be providing information and answering any questions residents, horse owners and businesses may have regarding Hendra virus. Visit the community engagement calendar for more information.
Contact Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 (during business hours) or the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888 (24-hour hotline) to report suspected Hendra virus cases.
