Hendra infects horse near Queensland’s Gold Coast
Queensland’s 4th example of Hendra infection inwards a Equus caballus this twelvemonth was confirmed belatedly on Fri night.
The affected horse, which lived on a belongings inwards the Gold Coast hinterland, was euthanised on Fri afterwards becoming unwell on Thursday.
Queensland’s principal veterinarian officer, Dr Rick Symons, said the Equus caballus became unwell on Thursday.
It had non been vaccinated against the bat-borne virus, he said.
“There are no other horses on the property, only Biosecurity Queensland has quarantined it to address the opportunity of environmental contamination,” Symons said.
“Tracing as well as opportunity assessments are beingness undertaken on whatever animals that produce got been on or off the property, too every bit whatever neighbouring animals that may produce got had contact alongside the infected horse.
“While nether quarantine, restrictions volition apply to moving horses as well as Equus caballus materials on as well as off the property.”
Acting principal wellness officeholder Dr Stephen Lambert said vii people were beingness assessed for exposure to the horse.
It is the minute example of Hendra infection inwards a Equus caballus inwards a fortnight inwards the state.
Most Hendra virus cases move on inwards June to August, although they tin move on at whatever fourth dimension of the year.
Belum ada Komentar untuk "Hendra infects horse near Queensland’s Gold Coast"
Posting Komentar