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Biosecurity Queensland has reported recent detections of JEV in commercial pigs in Queensland.
Burdekin residents and livestock owners are being urged to take precautions against Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) as mosquito activity increases across North Queensland.
Biosecurity Queensland has reported recent detections of JEV in commercial pigs in Queensland, following earlier detections in a person and commercial pigs in May and a feral pig in June.
JEV is spread by infected mosquitoes and naturally circulates between mosquitoes, birds and pigs. It cannot be transmitted directly from infected animals to people or from person to person.
Residents are being encouraged to use insect repellent, wear protective clothing outdoors and remove standing water around homes and properties where mosquitoes can breed.
Livestock producers, horse owners and others involved in animal care are also being urged to maintain strong biosecurity practices and monitor animals for signs of illness.
In pigs, JEV can cause reproductive losses, while infected horses can develop neurological symptoms including incoordination, difficulty swallowing and impaired vision.
JEV is a reportable disease in Queensland, with suspected cases required to be reported within 24 hours.
Anyone who suspects JEV in an animal should contact their veterinarian or Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23.
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