Horse owners in the Upper Hunter have been given the all-clear to continue as usual after a confirmed case of the deadly Hendra virus last week on a property near Scone.
The case was reported after rapid on-set of symptoms in an unvaccinated mare on Friday, June 7 when the owners called the animal diseases hotline.
It is the furthest south the virus has been detected in the state but officials have said there is no further cause for alarm.
The infected horse was euthanised and the remaining horses on the property are being closely monitored by the District Vet.
Apart from the property involved in the case there are no transport restrictions and owners are being told planned events should continue as usual, with the importance of good biosecurity compliance being stressed.
For more information on the virus visit the DPI site.
