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Is Your Horse Muscle Sore? Equine Massage Could be the Answer!
Published on 09.09.2011
Recently, following a week long show where my western performance gelding (Teddy) worked fairly hard in rather heavy sand, he was displaying muscle soreness and wasn't moving as correctly as he should in right canter. Following the show I spoke to Jo Phelps of Jo Phelps Horse Massage who suggested that maybe she could help Teddy with her equine body work and sports massage techniques. ... New Hendra Case Confirmed North of Ballina
Published on 30.08.2011
A tenth horse has died in NSW from Hendra virus at a property north of Ballina, on the North Coast. “The property has been quarantined and the dead horse has been buried on the property,” NSW Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Ian Roth said. “The horse was noticeably ill on Saturday and was showing neurological changes, including weakness and loss of balance. “The horse deteriorated rapidly during the day and was found dead on Sunday morning. ...
One Efficient Way of Preventing Hendra...
Published on 23.08.2011
The Courier Mail has reported about Craiglea Stud at Kenilworth in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, which was quarantined for a month in the very first Hendra outbreak in 1994 and how they have chopped down 50 fruit trees as a means of preventing Hendra Virus. Stud owner Stan Johnston wanted to make sure that bats had no reason whatsoever to visit his property and getting rid of the trees seemed the best bet. ...
Hendra Virus Confirmed at Gold Coast Hinterland Property
Published on 23.08.2011
After several weeks with no new cases in Queensland, Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed a Hendra virus case on a property in the Gold Coast hinterland. Samples were taken from a sick horse on the property yesterday with results confirming today that it was infected with Hendra virus. The property has been quarantined. ...
New Hendra Cases Confirmed at South Ballina and Mullumbimby
Published on 19.08.2011
Two new properties at South Ballina and Mullumbimby, on the NSW North Coast, have been infected with the Hendra virus, NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) confirmed today. “Two horses have died on a South Ballina property and one horse has died on a Mullumbimby property,” NSW Chief Veterinary Officer Ian Roth said. ...
Sixth Dead from Hendra
Published on 18.08.2011
A sixth horse has died from Hendra virus at a property near Ballina, on the NSW North Coast. “The property has been quarantined and the infected horse has been euthanised and...
Embryonix - Leading the Way with Equine Breeding Technology
Published on 11.08.2011
Breeding season is upon us and gorgeous foals will soon be gracing paddocks across the country, however, producing these adorable little bundles of joy can be a lot of hard work! Each foal is the result of 11 long months of pregnancy and prior to that, often many months dedicated to ensuring the mare actually falls pregnant. ... Hendra Virus - The Current Situation in NSW
Published on 04.08.2011
All infected properties continue to be closely monitored and no new Hendra cases have been reported this week. All at risk horses on the recently-quarantined property at Mullumbimby remain healthy and continue to be monitored. Further laboratory testing will be carried out 16 and 32 days following the last contact with the infected horse. There are three cats and two dogs on the Mullumbimby property – all are being assessed in line with NSW DPI’s policy for companion animals. ...
Hendra Quarantine Lifted from Two Qld Properties
Published on 02.08.2011
Two properties in the Beaudesert area have had their Hendra virus quarantine removed. With the lifting of the quarantine on two properties at Kerry, they have now reverted to their pre-quarantine status and no longer face any Hendra virus-related restrictions. Quarantine restrictions are only lifted after the completion three rounds of testing over a 32-day period, with all tests results returning negative results for Hendra virus. ...
Goodbye Dusty - Hendra Positive Dog Put Down
Published on 31.07.2011
The Fearon family decided to put down their beloved young pet, Dusty the Kelpie dog, after he tested positive to Hendra Virus antibodies. In a statement released through Federal member for Wright Scott Buchholz, the Fearon family of Mount Alford indicated they had made the decision to have the beloved family pet humanely euthanased rather than waiting for Biosecurity Queensland to compel them to have Dusty destroyed. ... 
