Mary Wilson
Well-known member
19 Jul 2023
On Saturday night (15th July) a veterinarian attended a horse unvaccinated for Hendra virus that was unwell. The clinical signs were injected mucous membranes, pyrexia, inappetence, bilateral nasal discharge, and mild neurological signs. The horse died on Sunday and was confirmed to be PCR positive to Hendra virus on Tuesday evening July 18th. The detection of the virus was confirmed through testing at NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute. This is the first confirmed detection of Hendra virus in NSW since October 2021. The DPI and Local Land Services (LLS) are working with the private veterinarians, Hunter New England Health, and the owners. ...
https://www.ava.com.au/news/health-alerts/confirmed-hendra-virus-horse-death-in-newcastle-nsw/
On Saturday night (15th July) a veterinarian attended a horse unvaccinated for Hendra virus that was unwell. The clinical signs were injected mucous membranes, pyrexia, inappetence, bilateral nasal discharge, and mild neurological signs. The horse died on Sunday and was confirmed to be PCR positive to Hendra virus on Tuesday evening July 18th. The detection of the virus was confirmed through testing at NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute. This is the first confirmed detection of Hendra virus in NSW since October 2021. The DPI and Local Land Services (LLS) are working with the private veterinarians, Hunter New England Health, and the owners. ...
https://www.ava.com.au/news/health-alerts/confirmed-hendra-virus-horse-death-in-newcastle-nsw/