Hendra virus is a highly lethal zoonotic pathogen primarily transmitted from flying foxes to horses and occasionally humans, with outbreaks linked to habitat loss and climate change. Prevention ...

An unvaccinated horse in the state's south-east died last week after contracting the virus, which is spread from flying foxes to horses and can then pass to humans and dogs.

Hendra virus can be transmitted from flying fox to horse, and from horse to human. It was first discovered in 1994 when it swept through racing stables in the Brisbane suburb of Hendra, killing a ...

“These flying foxes carry a lethal virus and these lethal viruses are not only killing horses and dogs but also humans. “We want more autonomy for councils and we want to include culling in that.

With its wingspan spreading up to one metre (3.28 ft), the flying fox can travel up to 50 kilometres (31 miles) and is one of the biggest bats in Australia - making it a champion pollinator.