Research Continuing on Equine Hendra VaccineBiosecurity QLD shared new advice regarding the equine hendra virus vaccine with recent data evaluated by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority showing that the vaccine offered protection to horses for a period of up to 6 months. Hendra Peak Season ApproachesAlthough Hendra first struck in 1994 claiming the life of racing trainer Vic Rail and 13 of his horses and then again just over a year later with the death of Mackay farmer Mark Preston, the virus has been relatively unknown for almost 10 years. Hendra Peak Season ApproachesAlthough Hendra first struck in 1994 claiming the life of racing trainer Vic Rail and 13 of his horses and then again just over a year later with the death of Mackay farmer Mark Preston, the virus has been relatively unknown for almost 10 years.
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