Koala chlamydia vaccine trialled by Australian researchers in bid to improve species' survival | Animals
Single-dose jab to be trialled in around 400 koalas at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital
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Single-dose jab to be trialled in around 400 koalas at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital
While vaccination queues have become commonplace across Australia, the sight of hundreds of koalas lining up for a life-saving jab over coming months
While vaccination queues have become commonplace across Australia, the sight of hundreds of koalas lining up for a life-saving jab over coming months
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Prof Timms said the trial would be the largest of its kind, with up to 500 koalas being involved over a year-long period. He said the initial shots would take place at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, with koalas coming into the trial from across southeast Queensland, including the Sunshine Coast and Noosa. Koala rescue groups will monitor the koalas once they are released after being treated and vaccinated. âOur goal is to determine if the vaccine can protect animals that are released from care by reducing the number of koalas that subsequently get serious clinical disease,â Prof...