Scone Given All Clear From Hendra

Filed in Recent News by July 18, 2019

THE property near Scone which had a case of Hendra, has been given the all clear, following 21 days of movement restrictions and monitoring.

Jane Bennett, district veterinarian for Hunter Local Land Services, thanked landholders and the local industry for their co-operation.

“It is important unusual animal deaths and diseases are reported, so we can help protect and maintain Australia’s strong biosecurity standards,” said Dr Bennett.

“Suspected Hendra Virus cases are particularly important to report in order to protect the health of people and horses that have been in contact,” she said. 

“Both the local property owners as well as private vets and the equine industry have been very understanding and supportive of the process, following the confirmation of Hendra Virus in one horse, that died in June,” Jane Bennett said. 

Hunter Local Land Services met with equine veterinarians throughout the breeding industry to review vaccination protocols and best practice safety in managing horses with suspected Hendra.

They encourage horse owners to carry on their normal activities and continue to practice good bio-security.

 

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