250-2021: Ehrlichiosis in dogs intended for import to Australia
23 December 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all pet transport companies and importers of dogs to Australia.
What has changed?
Ehrlichiosis is a disease that affects dogs and is caused by a bacteria called Ehrlichia canis (E. canis). The disease is spread through infected ticks. The brown dog tick, which is present in Australia, is the main carrier of the disease.