Hendra virus quarantines lifted in Queensland
Two Queensland properties where at that spot were confirmed cases of Hendra virus inwards horses inwards piece of cake May bring been released from quarantine.
Dr Rick Symons, Biosecurity Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer:
The properties inwards Ingham in addition to Rockhampton were quarantined later a Equus caballus died on each belongings later contracting the virus.
Queensland primary veterinary officeholder Dr Rick Symons said Biosecurity Queensland had completed comprehensive sampling in addition to assessments on all animals on these properties.
“The animals were assessed daily throughout the quarantine menses in addition to bring shown no clinical signs of the virus,” he said.
Symons said 2 horses on the Rockhampton belongings in addition to a domestic dog on the Ingham belongings which initially tested positive to Hendra virus genetic materials would likewise last released from quarantine later subsequent tests returned negative results.
“All aspects of these cases were reviewed yesteryear an skilful panel made upward of an immunologist, senior veterinarians, in addition to beast pathologists from across Australia.
“The experts agreed that the animals were non infected in addition to did non pose whatever risk.”
Symons encouraged Equus caballus owners to rest vigilant inwards taking precautions to protect their animals.
“While Hendra virus infections tin post away hap at whatever fourth dimension of the year, the bulk of cases tend to occur inwards the July to September period.
“Horse owners should non last complacent in addition to equally much equally possible maintain horses away from areas where at that spot is flight clitoris a fast 1 on activity.”
A belongings almost Mackay infected amongst Hendra virus final calendar month in addition to 2 adjoining properties rest nether quarantine spell testing continues.
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