hendra disease

My horse has colic symptoms. Could it be Hendra Virus?

Hendra Virus is a  deadly disease with symptoms that mimic those commonly seen during a colic episode. Hendra Virus may be suspected if your horse is unvaccinated against the disease and extreme caution must be taken to minimise its spread.  Many horse owners are already familiar with Hendra Virus, which is a highly infectious disease […]

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Why is Hendra Virus a concern for Australian horse owners?

Hendra Virus is one of Australia’s most lethal viruses. While its prevalence is low, 75% of horses infected and 57% of humans infected have died from the disease. In total, since its discovery, Hendra Virus has claimed the lives of 81 horses and 4 humans. Hendra Virus transmission Hendra Virus was first discovered in the

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