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Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

Re: Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

Source: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/na...ozer-the-pig-dog/story-fndo45r1-1226424308425

Hendra virus all-clear for two Queensland properties - and good news for Dozer the pig dog

Brian Williams
The Courier-Mail
July 12, 2012 11:18AM

TWO properties where there were confirmed cases of Hendra virus in late May have been released from quarantine.

The properties in Ingham and Rockhampton were quarantined last month after a horse died on each property after contracting the virus.

Dozer the pig dog, an animal suspected of contracting the virus on the Ingham property, also has been declared fit and healthy.

Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Rick Symons said Biosecurity Queensland had completed tests on all animals on the two properties...
 
Re: Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

New Hendra virus case in Rockhampton
News release | 19 July, 2012

Biosecurity Queensland is managing a new Hendra virus case near Rockhampton after a positive test result was received last night.

Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Rick Symons said a foal had died from Hendra virus and two other horses and two dogs remain on the property.

"Biosecurity Queensland has quarantined the property and will assess what contact the other horses and dogs had with the infected animal. The property will be quarantined for the next month," Dr Symons said.

"Movement restrictions will apply to moving horses and horse materials on and off the infected property.

"Tracing will be a priority to determine what contact the deceased horse had with other animals on the property."

Queensland Health staff will undertake contact tracing work to ensure all people potentially exposed to the bodily fluids of the dead horse have been identified.

Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young reassured the community that transmission of the virus required close contact with body fluids of the sick horse.

"Queensland Health stands ready to provide any assistance, counselling, information, testing or treatment that may be required."

"Anyone who is concerned should contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

This is the fifth Hendra virus incident in Queensland this year. Three properties near Mackay remain under quarantine after a confirmed case of Hendra virus last month.

The latest ?Guidelines for veterinarians handling potential Hendra virus infections in horses? has been updated and is readily available for veterinarians at www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au

For more information on Hendra virus contact Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 or visit www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au

Follow Biosecurity Queensland on Facebook and Twitter (@BiosecurityQld).

Reducing the risk of Hendra virus infection on your property:

Horse feed and water containers should be removed from under trees. If possible, place feed and water containers under a shelter.
Owners should inspect and identify flowering/fruiting trees on their property. Horses should be removed from paddocks where flowering/fruiting trees are attracting flying foxes. Horses should be returned only after the trees have stopped flowering/fruiting and the flying foxes have gone. If horses cannot be removed from the paddock, consider fencing (temporary or permanent) to restrict access to flowering/ fruiting trees. Clean up any fruit debris underneath the trees before returning horses.
If it is not possible to remove horses from paddocks, try to temporarily remove your horses during times of peak flying fox activity (usually at dusk and during the night).
Ensure that sick horses are isolated from other horses, people and animals until a veterinarian?s opinion is obtained.
If there is more than one horse on your property, handle unaffected horses first and then only handle sick horses after taking appropriate precautions (see under Personal protective equipment and How to reduce the risk of people becoming infected in this brochure).
Make sure gear exposed to any body fluids from horses is cleaned and disinfected before it is used on another horse. This includes things like halters, lead ropes and twitches. Talk to your veterinarian about which cleaning agents and disinfectants to use.
When cleaning contaminated equipment from a sick horse, wear gloves, cover any cuts or grazes and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.
It is essential that horse owners practise good biosecurity and not travel with, work on or take sick horses to other properties or equestrian events.
Do not allow visiting horse practitioners (e.g. farriers) to work on sick horses.
Seek veterinary advice before bringing any sick horse onto your property.
Media contact: Biosecurity Queensland - 07 3405 6996, Queensland Health - 07 3234 1439, DEHP - 07 3227 6587,
http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/30_21932.htm
 
Re: Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

Source: http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/newshome/14277562/hendra-woman-stable-in-hospital/

Early tests show woman negative for Hendra
ABC Updated July 20, 2012, 5:20 pm

Initial tests on a woman being treated in a Brisbane hospital for high-level exposure to Hendra virus have come back negative for the potentially deadly virus.

The woman was one of three people exposed to a seven-month-old foal that died from the virus on a property near Rockhampton...
 
Re: Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

Two horses euthanased on Rockhampton property
News release | 27 July, 2012

Biosecurity Queensland has euthanased two horses at a quarantined property near Rockhampton where a foal died of Hendra virus infection last week.

Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Rick Symons said the horses suddenly became ill showing nervous signs and were put down at the owners' request to prevent further suffering.

"The rapid onset of illness and the clinical signs all suggested Hendra virus infection, which was confirmed by laboratory test results late yesterday," Dr Symons said.

"There are no more horses on the property, but there are still two dogs. They are being monitored daily and the property will remain under quarantine until late August.

"Three properties near Mackay also remain under quarantine after a confirmed case of Hendra virus last month."

For more information on Hendra virus contact Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 or visit www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au

Follow Biosecurity Queensland on Facebook and Twitter (@BiosecurityQld).
http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/30_21971.htm
 
Re: Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

New Hendra virus case in Cairns area
by Biosecurity Queensland on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 1:05am ?
Biosecurity Queensland is quarantining a property in the Cairns area after a horse returned an initial positive test for Hendra virus infection.

Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Rick Symons said the horse was sick on Wednesday (25/7) when it was seen by a private veterinarian.

?The horse was sampled yesterday and results have come back today as positive,? he said.

?The horse died this morning. Tracing is being conducted to indentify other animals that may have come into contact with the deceased horse.

?There are known to be a number of other horses on the property.

?Movement restrictions will apply to horses and horse materials on and off the infected property throughout the quarantine period.?

Queensland Health's public health experts will travel to the property to assess the situation and undertake contact tracing work to ensure all people potentially exposed to the sick horse have been identified.

Queensland?s Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young reassured the community that transmission of the virus required close contact with body fluids of the sick horse.

"Queensland Health stands ready to provide any assistance, counselling, information, testing or treatment that may be required."

Anyone who is concerned should contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

This is the sixth Hendra virus incident in Queensland this year. One property at Rockhampton and two properties near Mackay remain under quarantine after recent confirmed cases of Hendra virus infection.

The latest ?Guidelines for veterinarians handling potential Hendra virus infections in horses? has been updated and is readily available for veterinarians at biosecurity.qld.gov.au

For more information on Hendra virus contact Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 or visit biosecurity.qld.gov.au

Follow Biosecurity Queensland on Facebook and Twitter (@BiosecurityQld).

Reducing the risk of Hendra virus infection on your property:
Horse feed and water containers should be removed from under trees. If possible, place feed and water containers under a shelter.
Owners should inspect and identify flowering/fruiting trees on their property. Horses should be removed from paddocks where flowering/fruiting trees are attracting flying foxes. Horses should be returned only after the trees have stopped flowering/fruiting and the flying foxes have gone. If horses cannot be removed from the paddock, consider fencing (temporary or permanent) to restrict access to flowering/ fruiting trees. Clean up any fruit debris underneath the trees before returning horses.
If it is not possible to remove horses from paddocks, try to temporarily remove your horses during times of peak flying fox activity (usually at dusk and during the night).
Ensure that sick horses are isolated from other horses, people and animals until a veterinarian?s opinion is obtained.
If there is more than one horse on your property, handle unaffected horses first and then only handle sick horses after taking appropriate precautions (see under Personal protective equipment and How to reduce the risk of people becoming infected in this brochure).
Make sure gear exposed to any body fluids from horses is cleaned and disinfected before it is used on another horse. This includes things like halters, lead ropes and twitches. Talk to your veterinarian about which cleaning agents and disinfectants to use.
When cleaning contaminated equipment from a sick horse, wear gloves, cover any cuts or grazes and wash your hands thoroughly afterwards.
It is essential that horse owners practise good biosecurity and not travel with, work on or take sick horses to other properties or equestrian events.
Do not allow visiting horse practitioners (e.g. farriers) to work on sick horses.
Seek veterinary advice before bringing any sick horse onto your property.
https://www.facebook.com/notes/bios...dra-virus-case-in-cairns-area/434789053240973
 
Re: Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

Hendra virus update: Cairns incident
by Biosecurity Queensland on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 11:00pm ?
Biosecurity Queensland is working with the operators of a Cairns equestrian centre to manage the latest case of Hendra virus infection. The centre has been quarantined.

Laboratory testing has confirmed that a horse that died on the property yesterday morning was infected with the virus.

Queensland Chief Veterinarian Dr Rick Symons said Biosecurity Queensland officers had spent the day on the property assessing how many other horses may have been exposed.

"There have been quite a few other horses moving on and off the site in recent weeks," he said.

"We are conducting tracing of these horses and speaking to the owners."

Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said to date, public health experts had identified five (5) people who had contact with the infected horse near Cairns.

"Public health staff have conducted thorough assessments today and all contacts have had a low level of exposure to the sick horse," Dr Young said.

"We acknowledge that these are difficult circumstances for these people. Our public health staff will continue to consult with them to ensure they are provided with all the information and support they require.

"I can also confirm that the woman assessed as having a high level of exposure to a horse infected with Hendra virus near Rockhampton, remains in a stable condition.

"The patient does not have any symptoms of Hendra virus infection.

"The patient does not wish any further information be released at this time."

This is the sixth Hendra virus incident in Queensland this year. One property at Rockhampton and two properties near Mackay remain under quarantine after recent confirmed cases of Hendra virus infection.

The latest ?Guidelines for veterinarians handling potential Hendra virus infections in horses? has been updated and is readily available for veterinarians at biosecurity.qld.gov.au

For more information on Hendra virus contact Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 or visit biosecurity.qld.gov.au

Follow Biosecurity Queensland on Facebook and Twitter (@BiosecurityQld).
https://www.facebook.com/notes/bios...-virus-update-cairns-incident/435076759878869
 
Re: Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-06/hendra-case-declared-in-far-north-qld/4247122

Another Hendra outbreak in Queensland
Posted 4 hours 5 minutes ago

A far north Queensland property has been quarantined after the latest case of Hendra virus.

Tests show a horse that recently died between Cairns and Port Douglas had the disease.

Dr Jim Thompson from Biosecurity Queensland says 13 other horses will be tested...
 
Re: Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

New Hendra virus case in Far North Queensland
News release | 06 September, 2012

Biosecurity Queensland is managing a new Hendra virus case on a property between Cairns and Port Douglas after a positive test result was received late last night.

Queensland Chief Biosecurity Officer Dr Jim Thompson said the property owner contacted a veterinarian on Monday after the horse became ill. The horse died before the vet arrived at the property.

"Biosecurity officers are currently assessing the situation but from preliminary information we understand there are 13 other horses on the property," Dr Thompson said.

"Tracing is a priority to determine what contact the infected horse may have had with other animals.

"Biosecurity Queensland officers have quarantined the property.

"Restrictions will apply to moving horses and horse materials on and off the infected property, and the property will be quarantined for at least one month."

Queensland Health's Public Health experts are assessing the situation today to determine if any humans had contact with the infected horse.

Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young reassured the community that transmission of the virus required close contact with bodily fluids of an infected horse.

"Queensland Health staff will continue to undertake contact tracing work to ensure all people potentially exposed to the infected horse have been identified," Dr Young said.

"Queensland Health stands ready to provide any assistance, counselling, information, testing or treatment that may be required.

"Anyone who is concerned should contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)."

Dr Thompson said this latest case was the seventh Hendra virus incident in Queensland this year.

"This year we have had cases in Townsville, Cairns, Ingham and Mackay and two cases in Rockhampton - all of these cases have been finalised and quarantines lifted," he said.

Dr Thompson said horse owners needed to remain vigilant in taking steps to reduce the risk of infection as Hendra virus can occur year round but is more common during the cooler months.

"If a horse becomes sick, owners should contact their veterinarian immediately as happened in this case.

"Horse owners and vets are encouraged to download the latest information on Hendra virus from our website http://www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au/ or by calling 13 25 23."

Follow Biosecurity Queensland on Facebook and Twitter (@BiosecurityQld).

Reducing the risk of Hendra virus infection on your property:

Horse feed and water containers should be removed from under trees. If possible, place feed and water containers under a shelter.
Owners should inspect and identify flowering/fruiting trees on their property. Horses should be removed from paddocks where flowering/fruiting trees are attracting flying foxes. Horses should be returned only after the trees have stopped flowering/fruiting and the flying foxes have gone. If horses cannot be removed from the paddock, consider fencing (temporary or permanent) to restrict access to flowering/ fruiting trees. Clean up any fruit debris underneath the trees before returning horses.
If it is not possible to remove horses from paddocks, try to temporarily remove your horses during times of peak flying fox activity (usually at dusk and during the night).
Make sure gear exposed to any body fluids from horses is cleaned and disinfected before it is used on another horse. This includes halters, lead ropes and twitches. Talk to your veterinarian about which cleaning agents and disinfectants to use.
It is essential that horse owners practise good biosecurity and not travel with, work on or take sick horses to other properties or equestrian events.
Do not allow visiting horse practitioners (e.g. farriers) to work on sick horses.
Seek veterinary advice before bringing any sick horse onto your property.
Media contact: Kirsten Phillips, 07 3087 8591 or 0439 875 593
http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/30_22062.htm
 
Re: Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

Source: http://www.cairns.com.au/article/2012/09/13/233663_local-news.html

New twist to Port Douglas Hendra death
Port Douglas & Mossman Gazette
Thursday, September 13, 2012

? The Cairns Post

AUTHORITIES suspect a horse killed by the Hendra virus on a Port Douglas property last week may have been infected by bats flying overhead en route to Julatten.

The property, owned by Cindy and Brad Small opposite the Port Douglas air park, remains in quarantine after the horse died on September 3.

No other horses or animals have tested positive to the disease and everyone who came into contact with it have also been given the all-clear...
 
Re: Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

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New Hendra death confirmed in Queensland horse
From: AAP November 03, 2012 5:30PM

A HORSE that was euthanased on a far north Queensland property this week has been confirmed as having Hendra virus.

Test results last night confirmed the latest case - the eighth Hendra virus incident in Queensland this year and the second in Ingham, north of Townsville.

Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Rick Symons said the horse was first noticed to be sick by its owner on Wednesday afternoon.
...
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...anTheNationNews+(The+Australian+|+The+Nation)
 
Re: Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

Source: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/que...d-in-far-north-queensland-20121103-28qm3.html

Hendra outbreak confirmed in far north Queensland
November 3, 2012 - 6:15PM

Four people had come into contact with a horse put down after being confirmed as having Hendra virus, authorities in Queensland say.

Test results on Friday night confirmed the latest case - the eighth Hendra virus incident in Queensland this year and the second in Ingham, north of Townsville.

The horse was euthanased on a far north Queensland property this week.

Queensland Health said on Saturday that three of the four people have been assessed and found to have a very low level risk of infection...
 
Re: Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

Source: http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/national/15293137/hendra-tests-for-three-dogs-eight-horses/


AAP
Hendra tests for three dogs, eight horses
AAP November 4, 2012, 12:20 pm

Three dogs and eight horses are being tested for Hendra after an outbreak of the deadly virus in north Queensland.

A property in Ingham, north of Townsville, remains quarantined after a horse tested positive to the virus on Friday. It has since been put down.

Eight horses and three dogs are now undergoing blood tests.

A Biosecurity Queensland spokesman told AAP on Sunday the tests were a precaution and none of the animals were showing any Hendra symptoms.

He said it was routine for dogs that had come into contact with infected horse to be tested...
 
Re: Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

Source: http://www.bellingencourier.com.au/...s-with-horse-vaccine-for-hendra-virus/?cs=483


Deadly human link ends with horse vaccine for Hendra virus Save
By BRIDIE SMITH
Nov. 6, 2012, 8:58 a.m.

An international team of researchers has developed the first horse vaccine for the deadly Hendra virus, using the ovary cells of a Chinese hamster.
See your ad here

Launched on Thursday (Nov 1) in Brisbane, the vaccine's arrival follows years of testing and means the cycle of transmission between horses and humans will be broken.

Seven people have contracted Hendra and four have died from the virus that has killed 81 horses, including nine this year. There is no known cure for Hendra, which was first identified in the Brisbane suburb of Hendra in 1994.

While flying foxes transmit the virus through bodily fluids, humans have only ever contracted the virus from horses...
 
Re: Australia: 2012 Hendra animal cases/exposure in humans

New Hendra virus case near Ingham
News release | 05 November, 2012

Biosecurity Queensland is managing a Hendra virus case near Ingham after a positive test result was received late last night.

Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Rick Symons said the horse was first noticed to be sick by its owner on Wednesday afternoon.

Dr Symons said a private veterinarian treated the horse as a potential Hendra virus case due to the sudden onset of signs including neurological signs, lethargy and a lack of appetite.

By Thursday afternoon the horse's condition had deteriorated and a decision was made to euthanase the horse.

"Biosecurity Queensland officers were on site this morning and have quarantined the property, " Dr Symons said

"They will also undertake tracing as a priority to assess whether any other animals were at risk of being exposed to the virus

"Restrictions apply to moving horses and horse materials on and off the infected property, and the property will be quarantined for at least one month."

Queensland Health's Public Health experts are assessing the situation today to determine if any humans had contact with the infected horse.

Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young reassured the community that transmission of the virus required close contact with bodily fluids of an infected horse.

"Queensland Health staff will continue to undertake contact tracing work to ensure all people potentially exposed to the infected horse have been identified," Dr Young said.

"Queensland Health stands ready to provide any assistance, counselling, information, testing or treatment that may be required.

Dr Symons said this latest case was the eighth Hendra virus incident in Queensland this year and the second in Ingham.

"This year we have had cases in Townsville, Cairns, Ingham, Mackay, Port Douglas and two cases in Rockhampton," Dr Symons said. "All of these cases have been finalised and quarantines lifted.

"Horse owners need to remain vigilant in taking steps to reduce the risk of infection as Hendra virus can occur year round.

"If a horse becomes sick, owners should contact their veterinarian immediately as happened in this case.

"The release of the Hendra virus vaccine provides another option for the horse industry in the fight against this virus and horse owners should discuss with their veterinarian whether vaccinating their horses is appropriate.

"However it is important to remember no vaccine is 100 per cent effective and people in contact with horses need to continue to practice good biosecurity and personal hygiene measures even if horses are vaccinated.

"Horse owners and vets are encouraged to download the latest information on Hendra virus from our website http://www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au/ or by calling 13 25 23."

Follow Biosecurity Queensland on Facebook and Twitter (@BiosecurityQld).

Reducing the risk of Hendra virus infection on your property:

Horse feed and water containers should be removed from under trees. If possible, place feed and water containers under a shelter.
Owners should inspect and identify flowering/fruiting trees on their property. Horses should be removed from paddocks where flowering/fruiting trees are attracting flying foxes. Horses should be returned only after the trees have stopped flowering/fruiting and the flying foxes have gone. If horses cannot be removed from the paddock, consider fencing (temporary or permanent) to restrict access to flowering/ fruiting trees. Clean up any fruit debris underneath the trees before returning horses.
If it is not possible to remove horses from paddocks, try to temporarily remove your horses during times of peak flying fox activity (usually at dusk and during the night).
Make sure gear exposed to any body fluids from horses is cleaned and disinfected before it is used on another horse. This includes halters, lead ropes and twitches. Talk to your veterinarian about which cleaning agents and disinfectants to use.
It is essential that horse owners practise good biosecurity and not travel with, work on or take sick horses to other properties or equestrian events.
Do not allow visiting horse practitioners (e.g. farriers) to work on sick horses.
Seek veterinary advice before bringing any sick horse onto your property.
Media contact: Kirsten Phillips, 07 3087 8591
http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/4790_22233.htm
 
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