This resource is designed for people working with animals in communities who have a good understanding of animal health and disease transmission.
Brucellosis is a sickness caused by a type of bacteria known as Brucella. The bacteria can spread to both animals and humans through direct contact with contaminated tissues or fluids from infected animals. Around the world, animal reservoirs of Brucellosis pose an ongoing threat to human health, and Australia is no exception. New research shows that Brucellosis is an emerging disease in domestic dogs in Eastern Australia, with particular concern for dogs involved in pig-hunting activities or those that are fed feral pig meat or offal. Recent detection of Brucella suis in both Queensland and New South Wales raises concerns for human exposure, with pig hunters, veterinary personnel, animal health workers, and dog breeders in these areas being at greatest risk.
This resource was developed for people working with animals in communities (such as animal health workers and environmental health workers), pig hunters and dog breeders that may be at risk of exposure to Brucellosis. The resource provides a summary of some of the recent research on Brucellosis in Australia, including ways to reduce the risk of Brucellosis in dogs and people.
Download: 20220926 B Suis Update
