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Source: http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201105/s3218669.htm
Hendra virus vaccine discovered
Tuesday, 17/05/2011
A Hendra virus vaccine for horses could be available as early as next year.
The CSIRO has developed a vaccine for horses against the deadly virus which has passed an initial testing stage.
Hendra virus was first identified in 1994 in Brisbane. It killed horse trainer Vic Rail.
Since then, 14 horses have been known to contract the virus, all of which have either died or had to be put down. Seven people have been confirmed to have had the virus, four of whom died.
The latest human case killed Rockhampton veterinarian Alister Rodgers...
Hendra virus vaccine discovered
Tuesday, 17/05/2011
A Hendra virus vaccine for horses could be available as early as next year.
The CSIRO has developed a vaccine for horses against the deadly virus which has passed an initial testing stage.
Hendra virus was first identified in 1994 in Brisbane. It killed horse trainer Vic Rail.
Since then, 14 horses have been known to contract the virus, all of which have either died or had to be put down. Seven people have been confirmed to have had the virus, four of whom died.
The latest human case killed Rockhampton veterinarian Alister Rodgers...