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Hendra virus
Biosecurity Queensland has completed further Hendra virus testing on animals at two properties in Townsville and results have come back negative.
The properties remain under quarantine and a final round of testing will be conducted in February.
For more information on Hendra virus, contact Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 or visit www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au
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.
Hendra virus is a zoonotic disease, which means it can transfer from animals to people. Hendra virus can cause disease in horses but only rarely causes disease in humans.
Below are links to detailed information about Hendra virus.
- Latest updates for veterinarians
Read the latest communiques for veterinarians about Hendra virus incidents in Queensland - Latest updates for horse industries and owners
Read the latest communiques for horse industries and owners about Hendra virus incidents in Queensland - General information about Hendra virus
Signs of Hendra virus, how it is transmitted, how to reduce the risk of horses and people being infected, the role of flying foxes and other animals, and who to contact if you suspect Hendra virus - Information for horse industries and owners
Guidelines for holding equestrian events, information about Hendra virus testing, biosecurity procedures and more - Information for veterinarians
Guidelines for vets handling potential infections, how to submit samples for analysis, personal protective equipment and more - Research on Hendra virus
Initial research into Hendra virus, how research has progressed and information about the Queensland Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases
Further information
- Horse owner survey on Hendra virus
- Response to the Ombudsman's report
- Intergovernmental Hendra Virus Taskforce
- Independent Perkins review 2008
- Independent Perkins progress report 2009
- Queensland Health
- Workplace Health and Safety Queensland
- Queensland Horse Council



