Memo for Trainers at the Gold Coast Equine Precinct
Horse grazing guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions - Bio Security Queensland
Notice to Greyhound Stakeholders - 8 August 2011
Hendra virus information pack from Biosecurity Queensland now available - 29 July 2011
Click here to go to Biosecurity Queensland's website and register for the information pack
RQL Hendra Virus Notice to Industry - 21 July 2011
RQL Biosecurity Plan for suspect Hendra Virus cases V3
Industry Communique - 13 July 2011
Advice from RQL on how to protect horses from Hendra Virus
Biosecurity alert: Hendra virus - information for industry - 6 July 2011
Visit the Biosecurity Queensland Hendra virus home page for more information on the current situation.
Refer to the Industry information notice and the RQL Biosecurity Plan for suspected Hendra Virus cases above for more information.
Hendra virus is not highly infectious and consequently, the horse industry is not subject to movement restrictions for Hendra virus - except for the properties under quarantine.
Horse owners should be vigilant across the state for signs consistent with Hendra virus.
Hendra virus is not related to Equine Influenza virus. Hendra virus is not considered to be highly contagious between horses.
See the links above for more information about Hendra virus.
Trainers are urged to review their biosecurity procedures and contact their veterinarian if they suspect Hendra virus.
Contact Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 (during business hours) or the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888 (24-hour hotline) to report suspected Hendra virus cases.
Contact your GP, local emergency department or local public health unit if you are concerned about the possible exposure of people to a horse with Hendra virus infection.
Call the Queensland Health Hotline on 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84) if you have general enquiries about Hendra virus infection in humans.
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