HENDRA VIRUS FOR HORSEOWNERS

HENDRA VIRUS

                                                                                                                                   

HENDRA VIRUS SEMINARS - QHC

PLEASE REFER TO THE QUEENSLAND HORSE COUNCIL WEBPAGE FOR DETAILS ON UPCOMING SEMINARS. I ENCOURAGE EVERY HORSEOWNER TO GO ALONG TO THESE SEMINARS TO LEARN HOW TO MINIMISE THE RISKS TO YOURSELVES AND YOUR EQUINE FRIENDS.

 

HENDRA VIRUS VACCINE INFO

Please find below some dot points to clarify what the Hendra
vaccine does and how it works:


Facts about the Hendra vaccine -

.         The Hendra vaccine is a G protein vaccine

.         G proteins are not the infective parts of the virus, but one of the proteins that allow the virus to invade the body

.         Without this important protein the virus can't infect.

.         When this protein is combined with an adjuvant (something that stimulates the immune system) the body builds antibodies that kill Hendra Virus

.         The G protein can be produced synthetically

.         The vaccine is produced without any live virus

.         Vaccinated Horses produce antibodies that can be differentiated from natural infection

.         The vaccine can be produced safely and economically - high security labs aren't required.   

.         Proven to stop horses getting sick and to stop horses from shedding the virus

For a more detailed explanation see article by Dr Peter Reid
<http://www.qldhorsecouncil.com/QHC%20Documents/News%20Link%20Storage/Recent%20advances%20in%20the%20development%20of%20a%20Hendra%20virus%20horse%20vaccine.pdf>  

Hendra Virus Workshop for Horseowners

  
 
ARRANGE A HENDRA VIRUS EDUCATIONAL
 
WORKSHOP IN YOUR AREA 

The 4 hour session covers:

Information about Hendra

Symptoms in horses – what you should look for

Education & awareness – spreading the word

Improving hygiene in daily routines - what do we need to change 

Flying Fox habits – reducing the risks to horses

Personal Protective Equipment & Decontamination – protecting people

 The workshops are presented by Kate Purvis.
After my personal experience in 2008, I feel very strongly about educating horse owners about Hendra Virus and how to manage the associated risks.

The workshop is FREE however I do ask for assistance in covering travel costs.


Please contact Kate to arrange a workshop 

hendravirus.org@gmail.com or 0408 191 277
 
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