CONCLUSIONS
All evidence suggests that the risks to Australia posed by diseases with wildlife as part of their ecology will become greater with changing land use, climate change and as societal attitudes bring wildlife, domestic animals and people into closer contact.
Australia has an integrated approach to wildlife health that works across the spectrum of Australia’s animal biosecurity arrangements. Having surveillance for disease agents that are exotic to Australia and the collection of data on agents within Australia is important. The better our knowledge of the distribution of such agents the better Australia can be placed for managing risk. Australian veterinarians are an important part of Australia’s biosecurity system and can play a central role in early identification and reporting of diseases of interest to the national system. If in doubt, contact your local department of primary industries or WHA Coordinator.10.
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