Hendra Virus Confirmed at Gold Coast Hinterland Property

 

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. 

There are a number of other horses on the property and full tracing is being undertaken to assess if these or any other horses have been in contact with the infected horse.

Biosecurity Queensland and Queensland Health staff will be on the ground doorknocking neighbours to gather information on their animals and provide them with information about Hendra virus.

Nine locations in Queensland have had confirmed Hendra virus cases this year including Beaudesert, Mt Alford, Park Ridge, Kuranda, Hervey Bay, Boondall, Logan, Chinchilla and now the Gold Coast.

Hendra virus is a notifiable disease. If you suspect Hendra virus, please contact Biosecurity Queensland immediately on 13 25 23 or the Emergency Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Quick Link

• Visit the Queensland DPI website for more information and to order a Hendra Virus Information Pack.