Name
Feral Pigs: Unconventional ways EHO’s manage mosquito risks in the metro area
Session Type
Congress Presentation
Location Name
Golden Ballroom North
Date & Time
Friday, May 24, 2024, 1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Description

During the City of Kalamunda preparation of their Mosquito Management Plan disease presence was noted as reactive not preventative. Feral pigs are a amplifying host for JEV. Sampling highlights the presence of the disease in the Metro area via antibodies via dissecting the tonsils and drawing blood of the pigs. Analytical results will be discussed, baseline statistics and indicators of other diseases through the DPIRD suite of other zoonotic diseases. EHO’s should be encouraged to think outside the box and take on programs that have funding available.