New Hendra Case Confirmed near Ingham, Qld.

Biosecurity Queensland received the positive test results late on Nov. 4. The horse was euthanized Nov. 1.
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Biosecurity Queensland is managing a new hendra virus case near Ingham, Queensland, Australia, after a positive test result was received late last night (Nov. 4).

Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Rick Symons, BVSc, MBA, PhD, said the horse was first noticed to be sick by its owner on Wednesday (Oct. 31) afternoon.

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 (Nov. 1) afternoon the horse’s condition had deteriorated and a decision was made to euthanize the horse, he said

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