EPISODE · May 21, 2023 · 26 MIN
#11 Ali and the fruit bats (Australia)
from Wildlife Health Talks · host WDA Communications Committee
Flying foxes are omnipresent on Australia’s east coast. Some people love them, others, especially horse and property owners with lots of yummy fruit trees in their backyards are not so sure. It’s particularly horses that are sensitive to a virus that feels very comfortable in Australia’s fruit bats. It’s Hendra virus. Our guest Dr Alison Peel is fascinated by the variety of viruses that call bats their home, and Hendra is one of her personal favourites. Her team recently published a paper that shows how extreme weather conditions increase the likelihood of spillovers and how these can be mitigated in sustainable and ecologically friendly ways.Check out the website of Ali's research group: https://batonehealth.orgWe'd love to hear from you ... share your thoughts, feedback and ideas.
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Flying foxes are omnipresent on Australia’s east coast. Some people love them, others, especially horse and property owners with lots of yummy fruit trees in their backyards are not so sure. It’s particularly horses that are sensitive to a virus that feels very comfortable in Australia’s fruit bats. It’s Hendra virus. Our guest Dr Alison Peel is fascinated by the variety of viruses that call bats their home, and Hendra is one of her personal favourites. Her team recently published a paper tha...
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