Table 4.
Ross River virus serological surveys in horses in Australia.
| Location | Year | Total Number of Horses | Sero-Positive Rate | Method | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North QLD (total) | Sept 2013–June 2014 | 287 | 91% | VNT | [66] |
| Far North Coast to Tableland region (breakdown) | 38 | 82% | [66] | ||
| Townsville to Burdekin region (breakdown) | 201 | 95% | [66] | ||
| Mackay to Whitsunday region (breakdown) | 49 | 86% | [66] | ||
| VIC, QLD, SA, NSW, WA | January–June 2011 | 982 | 21% | VNT or ELISA | [68] |
| VIC | October 2000–March 2002 | 750 | 56% | ELISA | [25] |
| Brisbane, QLD | November 1999 | 379 | 26% | VNT | [32] |
| South coast of NSW | 1982–1983 | 120 | 62% | VNT | [65] |
| South coast of NSW | July–August 1980 | 23 | 65% | VNT | [67] |
QLD = Queensland; WA = Western Australia; NSW = New South Wales; VIC = Victoria; SA = South Australia; TAS = Tasmania; ACT = Australian Capital Territory; VNT = Virus neutralization test; ELISA = Enzyme-linked immune-sorbent assay.