Hendra virus
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Hendra Virus Found in Flying Fox in South Australia
Hendra has not been detected before in that state; horse owners are urged to take precautionary measures.
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Hendra Virus Update
In recent years, a deadly disease--hendra virus--has been making waves in the Australian equine industry.
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Hendra Virus: An Unprecedented Australian Outbreak
Australian health authorities are dealing with an unprecedented number and distribution of hendra cases.
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Queensland Horse Euthanized after Contracting Bat Lyssavirus
May 17, 2013
This is the first case where Australian bat lyssavirus has been identified in a horse.... Read More
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Research Continuing on Equine Hendra Vaccine
May 14, 2013
Recent data showed that the vaccine offered protection to horses for a period of up to six months.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2012
April 23, 2013
Reported diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, influenza, equine herpesvirus, and more.... Read More
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Hendra Researchers Gain New Insight into Flying Fox Colonies
March 24, 2013
Researchers studied effects of dispersal on colonies of flying foxes, which transmit hendra virus to horses. ... Read More
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Study Shows Hendra Vaccine Boosts Horses' Immunity
March 15, 2013
Horses exposed to a lethal dose of hendra virus six months following vaccination did not develop disease. ... Read More
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AVA: Hendra Virus in South Australia No Surprise to Vets
February 03, 2013
The organization stresses the need for horse owners across the country to have their horses vaccinated.... Read More
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First Equine Hendra Case of 2013 Confirmed in Queensland Horse
January 23, 2013
Officials are managing a hendra virus case near Mackay after a positive test result was received Jan. 22.... Read More
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Commentary: The Evolution of Equine Disease Quarterly
January 19, 2013
Dr. Roberta Dwyer shares thoughts on the evolution of the publication produced by UK and Lloyd's of London.... Read More
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Hendra Virus Found in Flying Fox in South Australia
January 18, 2013
Hendra has not been detected before in that state; horse owners are urged to take precautionary measures.... Read More
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Hendra Virus Protection Adopted by Equine Veterinarians
January 15, 2013
Protective equipment use and disease awareness likely reduced human infections during recent outbreaks.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2012
January 11, 2013
Diseases reported include contagious equine metritis, equine herpesvirus, piroplasmosis, and more.... Read More
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Hendra Vaccine Now Available in Australia's Northern Territory
November 26, 2012
The vaccine was released in high-risk Queensland and New South Wales on Nov. 1.... Read More
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New Hendra Case Confirmed near Ingham, Qld.
November 05, 2012
Biosecurity Queensland received the positive test results late on Nov. 4. The horse was euthanized Nov. 1.... Read More
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Equine Hendra Virus Vaccine Launched in Australia
November 01, 2012
The long-awaited vaccine will be available for horse owners through their veterinarians.... Read More
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Hendra Quarantine in North Queensland Released
October 18, 2012
The quarantine was put in place in early September when a horse tested positive for the virus.... Read More
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Study: Fruiting Trees a Major Equine Hendra Virus Risk
September 21, 2012
Hendra virus risk can be significantly reduced by keeping horses away from fruiting or flowering trees.... Read More
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New Hendra Virus case Confirmed in North Queensland
September 10, 2012
The case was confirmed Sept. 5 on a property between Cairns and Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.... Read More
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Queensland Public Invited to Take Flying Fox, Hendra Survey
September 02, 2012
Flying foxes are the type of Australian fruit bat that transmits the deadly hendra virus to horses.... Read More
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Flying Fox Scientists Profile Equine Hendra Virus Cases
August 17, 2012
Scientists are reviewing hendra virus cases to understand why some horses become infected and others don't.... Read More
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New Queensland Hendra Virus Case, Human Exposure Confirmed
July 30, 2012
At least five people were exposed to the hendra-positive horse before he died on July 27.... Read More
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Two Horses Euthanized on Hendra-Quarantined Property
July 27, 2012
The horses reportedly became ill and showed nervous signs before being put down at the owners' request.... Read More
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New Hendra Case Identified in Rockhampton, Qld.
July 19, 2012
A foal died after contracting hendra. Two other horses and two dogs remain on the now quarantined property.... Read More
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Hendra Quarantines Lifted in Ingham and Rockhampton, Qld.
July 14, 2012
The properties where there were confirmed cases of hendra virus in May were released from quarantine July 12.... Read More
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New Hendra Virus Case Confirmed in Mackay, Qld.
June 28, 2012
The positive test results were returned June 27 after the horse became "gravely ill" on June 26.... Read More
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More Hendra Cases Likely, AVA Warns
June 09, 2012
An unprecedented number of hendra cases were confirmed last year, and the AVA expects to see more cases soon.... Read More
