May 20, 2026 The Department of Primary Industries has issued a Biosecurity Alert after Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) was detected again recently in pigs in Queensland. This is the first confirmed case of JEV in pigs in Queensland since May 2025. A spokesperson said the detection was not unexpected as JEV is now considered established in mainland Australia. JEV circulates between mosquitoes, birds, and pigs and should be considered a potentia…
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