For vets and scientists
Information is available that is specific to veterinarians and scientists.
Veterinarians
Hendra virus
Information specific to veterinarians about the Hendra virus
Ehrlichiosis in dogs
In May 2020 E. canis was detected in domestic dogs in the Halls Creek and Kununurra area of Western Australia.In June it was detected in Katherine and a remote area west of Alice Springs. This is the first time E. canis has been detected in dogs that were not imported into Australia.
Ehrlichiosis is a nationally notifiable disease. This means, any signs of the disease suspected in a dog (domestic or wild) must be reported to the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Each state and territory biosecurity authority has provided information about this incident to its relevant veterinary association.
More information from your state/territory biosecurity authority
Ehrlichiosis in dogs page on this website
Ehrlichia canis information for vets – Biosecurity Queensland
Factsheet Ehrlichia canis for vets - PDF [359 KB]
Ehrlichiosis in dogs – information for vets – NSW DPI
Exotic disease outbreak protocol
Information is available for vets about what to do if you discover a new or exotic disease.
Engagement of private veterinarians in an emergency disease response.
Plant scientists
More information is available on what to do if you've discovered a new organism or plant pathogen.