WA Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) wildlife and pollution response officers are investigating the deaths of more than 140 silver gulls at Woodman Point (WA).

Latest summary of surveillance results for Australian bat lyssavirus for Australia (to Dec 2007). These data are made available by Australia's wildlife coordinators and the Queensland Department of Health "Bat Stats". CSIRO AAHL and the NAHIS (Animal Health Australia) datasets are used for reconciliation. We are grateful to these organisations and individuals for making these data available. The ABLV focus group provided guidance on development of the report.

More information: ABLV Quarterly report 3rd quarter 2007 - Final.pdf

For those interested, information on the major wildlife health events seen in Australia during 2007 is available below. The information contained in Australia's 2007 OIE Wildlife Report was provided by the AWHN Wildlife Coordinators (located in Australia's various States and Territories). The Report is courtesy of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF).

More information: Aus_final_ WildlifeQuest_2007.doc

We are interested in receiving reports of wildlife mortalities. If you see anything suspicious, please download and complete the form below and then send it to your local Department of Primary Industries (you can use the contact details for the AWHN State or Territory Coordinators that can be found under "About us" if this is easier for you). NOTE: This form has been endorsed as the standard for use by Australia's Animal Health Committee (AHC).

More information: 2. Wildlife Incident Submission Form_Oct 07.doc

The cause of the rapid and substantial declines in Woylie numbers at multiple sites in Western Australia and some other States is currently unknown. For the latest information on the program follow the link to the draft report on the program below (Courtesy Adrian Wayne Department of Environment and Conservation WA - Image courtesy Sabrina Trocini).

Information on the current DFTD situation is available at: http://www.tassiedevil.com.au/. For specific queries regarding the investigation contact Warwick Brennan (Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment. P:03 6233 3625, E:warwick.brennan@dpiwe.tas.gov.au.) Image courtesy of Menna Jones, DPIW. See also our bulletin board:

For information on the deaths of wild birds at Esperance, Western Australia starting December 2006 to present caused by intoxication with lead carbonate see link below.