Hendra virus vaccination now local vet's standard for treating equines

Michael Burge
Updated June 11 2017 - 11:54am, first published June 3 2017 - 8:02am
HENDRA RISK: A Tamborine Mountain vet has stated his practice will not treat unvaccinated horses until further notice.
HENDRA RISK: A Tamborine Mountain vet has stated his practice will not treat unvaccinated horses until further notice.

THE veterinary practice that attended the sick pony at Tamborine Mountain on May 25 which was diagnosed with the Hendra virus (HeV) has issued a public statement changing their policy about treating equines that are not vaccinated against the deadly virus.

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