Measures against Hendra 'imperative' after Hunter case confirmed: Department of Primary Industries

By Nick Bielby
Updated June 13 2019 - 10:51pm, first published 6:00pm
Some fruit bats carry Hendra.
Some fruit bats carry Hendra.

The Department of Primary Industries is urging horse owners to vaccinate against Hendra, after the deadly virus was detected at a property near Scone - Australia's horse capital - this week.

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