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PRO/AH/EDR> Australian bat lyssavirus – Australia: (QL) bat

Other Animal Disease -- AustraliaA Biosecurity Queensland laboratory test has confirmed a case of lyssavirus in a bat found in the state's far north as health authorities report a surge in flying fox bites and scratches.The ABC understands the little red flying fox was found in suburban Cairns and euthanised by a local wildlife carer who then sent the animal to Brisbane for testing.Biosecurity Queensland principal veterinary officer Janine Barrett confirmed this was the 3rd infected bat discovered Read more [...]