[ 04/09/2009 ]
Hendra virus infection has been demonstrated to occur in fruit bats in the Darwin and Katherine areas. There have no known cases of Hendra virus disease in horses or humans in the Northern Territory. All vets and horse owners should be aware of the risk of Hendra virus infection in horses and the risk of transmission of infection to people in close contact with infected horses.
Meetings will be held in Darwin, Katherine and Alice Springs over the next few months to update vets and horse owners.
For more information on the Hendra Virus visit the QLD Department Primary Industries and Fisheries.