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Queensland records first case of Hendra virus in five years

The horse who contracted the disease has be euthanased...

Adele Severs

Published 12 Jul 2022

Horse euthanased after Queensland records first case of Hendra virus in five years

by ABC Tropical North/Lillian 

The deadly Hendra virus has been detected on a Queensland horse for the first time in five years. 

A Department of Agriculture and Fisheries spokesperson said the virus was found in a horse on a Mackay property on Friday. 

Biosecurity Chief Veterinary officer Allison Crook said the horse’s condition deteriorated rapidly, with the animal having to be euthanased.

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