Hendra Virus case in Australia

On 12 June 2019, the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has informed veterinarians around the state of a confirmed case of Hendra virus in an unvaccinated 25-year-old mare near Australia’s horse capital of Scone.

The Scone horse developed neurological signs on Friday, 7 June 2019 and was euthanased. It is understood a district vet from the Hunter Local Lands Services took samples from the property and horse on Sunday, 9 June 2019.

The Hendra virus infection was confirmed by NSW DPI on Wednesday 12 June 2019. NSW Health has been called in to manage and monitor people and other horses exposed to the affected animal. The DPI will trace the movement of horses and a biosecurity direction is in place on the property where the affected horse was located. It will control movement of people and horses on and off the property.