Overview

• The unvaccinated horse in south-east Queensland tested positive on July 4 and died after its condition rapidly deteriorated
• Biosecurity Queensland has launched tracing and exposure assessments for other horses and animals on the property
• Queensland Health has contacted all known human exposures and is prioritising testing for those at highest risk
• Hendra virus spreads from flying foxes to horses and can onward infect other animals and humans with potentially fatal outcomes
• Equine Veterinarians Australia and the Australian Veterinary Association are urging horse owners to vaccinate and enforce strict hygiene and biosecurity measures