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Other Animal Diseases

Information on a variety of diseases that infect animals.

American Foulbrood Disease
American foulbrood disease (AFB) is one of the major diseases of bees in Tasmania.

Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis
Keep up to date on the current Abalone Viral Ganglioneuritis situation and help protect Tasmania's abalone from this devastating disease.

European Foulbrood Disease
EFB, if left unchecked, will affect a hive to the extent that honey production will cease and the hive may die.

Small Hive Beetle
The Small Hive Beetle originated from South Africa and can cause death of the hive and damage to beekeeping equipment.

Frog Disease - Chytrid Fungus
A potentially lethal frog disease, the chytrid fungus has been discovered in Tasmania.

Hydatid Disease
Hydatid disease, also known as hydatidosis or echinococcosis, is a parasitic infection of various animals, which can infect humans.


 
For Further Information:

  Animal Disease Enquiries
  Phone: 03 6233 6875 or 1300 368 550 (local call)
  Email: AnimalDiseaseEnquiries@dpipwe.tas.gov.au


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