First local case of fast moving dog disease in Queensland

Chris McLennan
Updated July 22 2021 - 11:39am, first published 10:00am
DOG DISEASE: Ehrlichiosis is carried by the common tick and has ravaged dog populations across northern Australia.
DOG DISEASE: Ehrlichiosis is carried by the common tick and has ravaged dog populations across northern Australia.

Queensland has recorded its first official case of the deadly dog disease ehrlichiosis.

Chris McLennan

Chris McLennan

National Rural Property Writer

ACM national rural property writer based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. Career journalist. Multi award winner.

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