THOROUGHBRED HORSES 
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Published: 11 Feb 2015
Author(s): Marsh, Glenn
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In 2011 a significant increase in the number of Hendra virus infections of horses was observed. In response to this unprecedented number of Hendra virus spill-over events, the New South Wales, Queensland and federal government committed funds to research leading to strategies that minimise the impact of Hendra virus.
This report describes a project that was funded to develop serological assays to differentiate infected from vaccinated animals for Hendra virus. With the recent release of an equine vaccine for Hendra virus in Australia it was considered that it would be necessary to test horses on occasion to demonstrate that they were vaccinated and not infected with Hendra virus.
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Message from the Panel Chair Dr Catherine Chicken, Chair, AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Advisory Panel During the past 12 months, key research investments made by the...
The Australian thoroughbred industry is a significant economic and cultural sector, yet faces the persistent challenge of Rhodococcus equi-induced bronchopneumonia, colloquially known as ‘rattles’. This...
The primary objective of the Identifying revenue opportunities for AgriFutures Australia’s rural industries project was to identify potential new and alternate revenue sources within 28...
Hendra virus (HeV) is a lethal pathogen of major concern to the equine industry in eastern Australia. Currently, conclusive diagnosis of HeV is only possible...
Prevent the spread of diseases between horses and humans through proactive protection. Equine fetal loss/abortions pose a risk to human health in the form of...
