Articles tagged with 'Diseases'

At certain times of the year (generally September to November for black and grey flying foxes, and April to May...

Hendra virus (HeV) occurs naturally in flying foxes where it appears to cause little or no signs of illness. For...

There are three important reasons to vaccinate your horse against Hendra virus. First, vaccination reduces the risk of your horse...

There are specific infections that can be transmitted from animals to humans which may cause disease; these are known as...

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with a kind of bacteria called Leptospira. Leptospirosis can cause kidney failure and...

Mange is a parasitic skin infestation which, if left untreated, can cause crusting, bleeding and intense irritation. In wombats and...