PRO/AH> Dolphin morbillivirus, fatal – Australia: (SA) 1st rep

Other Animal Disease — Worldwide/Unknown
University of Adelaide veterinary pathologists have confirmed that a marine virus not previously reported in South Australia has been identified in dead dolphins found washed up on the state’s beaches.
Veterinary pathologist Dr Lucy Woolford, working within Roseworthy Campus’ new Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, said they have identified dolphin morbillivirus and systemic fungal infection as the cause of the recent death of 2 juvenile dolphins.
Working with the Australian Marine