Horses
No links in horse deaths
Authorities have so far found no link between a spate of 17 sudden horse deaths in Victoria, but have confirmed “normal causes” for some of them.
Horse deaths investigated
Victoria’s chief vet says there’s no evidence yet to link a spate of horse deaths in Victoria.
Inquiry into horse deaths
Authorities are investigating whether the sudden death of a Colac district horse is linked to a spate of similar deaths across the state.
Rural Scene news in brief
Sheep genetics, horse traceability and a pig virus feature in this week’s Rural Scene.
New hendra virus strain prompts warning
The discovery of a new form of hendra virus in bats and horses has prompted a warning for Victorian horse owners.