Hendra Virus Confirmed Near Murwillumbah, New South Wales

This is the second equine Hendra virus case confirmed in New South Wales, Australia, in 2017.
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The New South Wales (NSW), Australia, Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is urging owners to remain vigilant, following confirmation of Hendra virus infection in an unvaccinated horse near Murwillumbah.

Christine Middlemiss, BVMS, MRCVS, the NSW Chief Veterinary Officer, said Local Land Services has placed the property near Murwillumbah has been placed under movement restrictions.

“This is the second confirmed case of Hendra in NSW this year, following a Hendra virus infection in an unvaccinated horse near Lismore last month,” Middlemiss said. “Samples from the horse were sent by a private veterinarian for laboratory analysis at DPI’s Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute (EMAI) and initial test results detected the Hendra virus today (Aug. 2).

“The 14-year-old gelding was initially noticed by the owner to be lethargic and not eating properly,” she continued. “The horse was sampled four days later when it deteriorated, becoming unsteady on its feet and unwilling to move. On examination the horse also had decreased gut sounds, a temperature, and poor circulatory function

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