Japanese encephalitis virus detected in pigs in Queensland

19 February 2025
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Please see link below for a news release on a recent outbreak of  the mosquito-borne disease Japanese Encephalitis Virus in Queensland. The disease can also affect both horses and humans. Harness Racing Australia will continue to share any further updates as they become available. 

Japanese encephalitis virus detected in pigs in Queensland | News and media

 

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