The causative agent of Q fever, Coxiella burnetii, is endemic to Queensland and is one of the most important notifiable zoonotic diseases in Australia. The reservoir species for C. burnetii are classically ruminants, including sheep, cattle and goats. There is increasing evidence of C. burnetii exposure in dogs across eastern […]
Charges for former Game Council chief
Former acting chief executive of the NSW Game Council, Greg McFarland, has been charged with offences relating to illegal hunting and trespassing. On April 5 Mr McFarland and Game Council volunteer, Edward Hoogenboom, were charged with a total of 17 offences stemming from an incident in which they allegedly killed […]
National parks hunting shelved
The introduction of hunting in NSW national parks has been postponed until at least mid-year following allegations of illegal activity by employees of the Game Council NSW, the organisation which was to have overseen the program. NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has ordered a review of the governance of the Game […]
Veterinarian support for O’Farrell’s national park hunting plan
The President of the AVA’s Conservation group, Geoff Dutton, has offered support for NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell’s decision to allow hunting in 79 of the state’s national parks, provided animal welfare is being carefully considered and a strict licensing system is imposed. Under the changes, licensed shooters can apply to […]