Biosecurity Alert - Hendra virus - Information for Industry - Biosecurity Qld
Posted by QLD Horse Council, 10 Jun, 2010
Performance Horses, Performance Horses, Horse Health
Negative Hendra virus results - Round 2
Negative results for Hendra virus (HeV) were received this morning on samples submitted from the companion horse on the property on the Sunshine Coast as part of the second round of testing. The results included negative test results for the detection of antibodies to HeV, as well as negative results on a range of swabs from the horse. The samples were tested by the Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) at Geelong. This completes the second round of testing on the companion horse. It remains under observation and is reported as clinically normal.
The horse will remain under quarantine until samples collected after a further incubation period return negative to all tests. This is anticipated to occur in late June.
Vet practice pack released
Queensland veterinarians and horse owners now have access to the most comprehensive HeV information ever produced. At Community Cabinet in Rockhampton on 30 May, Minister Mulherin announced the release of a new HeV information pack for Queensland veterinarians. The pack has been prepared by Biosecurity Queensland in response to requests from private veterinarians for advice on how to safely manage potential HeV cases. The veterinary practice pack is specifically designed to support equine veterinarians in the management of potential HeV cases. The pack contains a suite of information for veterinarians, including a fact sheet that provides advice to horse owners awaiting HeV test results for their horses. All the pack material is available at Biosecurity Queensland’s website - www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au
At the site, the latest version of What is Hendra virus? (a brochure designed for horse owners and carers) can also be downloaded.
Good biosecurity practices are critical to minimise the risk of HeV infection in both people and horses. The new information pack provides practical and comprehensive biosecurity advice and is part of the government’s ongoing commitment to assist veterinarians, horse owners and horse carers to manage the risk of HeV.
Hendra virus information sessions for horse owners
The website has been updated with all the HeV information sessions that are planned. Please use the link to find out when there is one near you - http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/4790_17390.htm
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Address: Private Box 1110, UQ Gatton, Gatton, 4343
Phone: ph 54646785
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