There was a timely visit to Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga recently by Biosecurity NSW Senior Veterinary Officer, Dr Paul Freeman.  In the same month that a case of the Hendra virus was diagnosed in a horse in Queensland, Dr Freeman spoke about the disease with staff and students from the CSU School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 June. Dr Freeman visited CSU's Veterinary Clinical Centre and Equine Centre and advised the University on safety protocols and equine isolation facilities. During Dr Freeman's visit to CSU in Wagga Wagga, veterinary science students organised an information evening at which he spoke to an audience of 150 students and staff about the Hendra virus including how protections from the disease through Hendra vaccine and personal protective equipment. The session was sponsored by the Equine Veterinary Association. In 2014, CSU is celebrating ten years of veterinary science education. Read more in CSU News here.