Second Property Hit by Hendra Virus

Further to our earlier report about the outbreak of the deadly Hendra virus near Beaudesert in Queensland, a second property has now also been quarantined.

Initial investigations suggested no other properties were at risk - the horse who died from Hendra was moved to the second property after it fell ill, which is why that property has now also been quarantined.

Other horses on both sites will be tested for Hendra before the properties are given the all clear.

"The quarantine arrangements will stay in place until we are assured there are no Hendra cases on the properties," Dr Symons told ABC radio Wednesday.

Quick Links

• Read more about this new Hendra Virus outbreak at bigpond.news
• For more information about Hendra Virus visit www.hendraawareness.com or www.qldhorsecouncil.com