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Snake Season and Hendra-Aware Spring: Practical Safety for Your Horses

Snake Season and Hendra-Aware Spring: Practical Safety for Your Horses

Spring across Australia brings longer days, green grass, and perfect riding weather, but it also signals the return of two serious concerns for horse owners: snakes and the Hendra virus. As temperatures rise, snakes become more active, and the risk of Hendra cases increases in certain regions, especially in Queensland and northern New South Wales.

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