Publication details
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2026
This disease strategy manual is an integral part of the Australian Aquatic Veterinary Emergency Plan (AQUAVETPLAN).
The manual sets out the disease control principles for use in response to a suspected or confirmed detection of infection with X. californiensis (withering syndrome of abalone) in Australia.

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Disease Strategy Manual - Withering Syndrome of Abalone
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