Tag: Territory

NT senator says Darwin dog returned positive rapid test in first Australian canine Covid case | Northern Territory

Northern Territory Senator Sam McMahon says a Darwin dog has tested positive for Covid, in what would be the first case of the virus in a canine in Australia. McMahon, who is a qualified vet, said the dog tested positive on a rapid antigen test. Despite concerns about the reliability of RAT results for animals, McMahon said she was satisfied …

Overwhelmed Territory vet says affect of canine illness resembles a ‘struggle zone’ | Camden-Narellan Advertiser

FLYING VET: Dr. Campbell Costello, who worked in makeshift surgery in the Outback NT, said the rapid spread of ehrlichiosis resembled “a war zone.” Image: delivered. A veterinarian has reiterated his warning of the rapid spread of a devastating dog disease in Northern Australia. Dr. Campbell Costello said he has confirmed Ehrlichiosis is now infecting dogs right next to the …

Overwhelmed Territory vet says influence of canine illness resembles a ‘battle zone’ | North Queensland Register

FLYING VET: Dr. Campbell Costello, who worked in makeshift surgery in the Outback NT, said the rapid spread of ehrlichiosis resembled “a war zone.” Image: delivered. A veterinarian has reiterated his warning of the rapid spread of a devastating dog disease in Northern Australia. Dr. Campbell Costello said he has confirmed Ehrlichiosis is now infecting dogs right next to the …