Category: Media

“We had a few people get Q fever, including our daughter, but we didn’t know it was Q fever” – Cameron

January 28, 2016

“It’s the largest farm-associated outbreak in Australia’s history. So we’ve had large abattoir-associated outbreaks and a large single outbreak where there were 25 cases previously at a saleyard in South Australia in 2004. But, yeah, at 24 cases, this is – this is the largest by far of any of the single farm-associated outbreaks and … More “We had a few people get Q fever, including our daughter, but we didn’t know it was Q fever” – Cameron

Mildura Mayor’s denial of Q Fever risks: A critical assessment

August 25, 2015

Mildura Mayor Glenn Milne [1] has repeatedly denied any risks of Q Fever outbreak from the re-opening of an abattoir in Mildura South [2, 3, 4, 5]. Cr Milne’s willingness to publicly dismiss the concerns of nearby residents, in a blanket fashion, without addressing – in any meaningful detail – the arguments put forth, seems to indicate … More Mildura Mayor’s denial of Q Fever risks: A critical assessment

“Our principal concern about the abattoir reopening is the possible risk to citizens’ health” – Residents

August 14, 2015

“Our group is not opposed to MeatCo operating an abattoir in Sunraysia – we simply believe that if Mildura is to have an abattoir slaughtering feral goats, a new abattoir should be built well away from any residential area, in the new Thurla industrial estate […] our principal concern about the abattoir reopening is the possible … More “Our principal concern about the abattoir reopening is the possible risk to citizens’ health” – Residents

“It is likely the infection is a result of inhalation of contaminated dust from the abattoir” – SA Health

August 14, 2015

“A small cluster of Q fever cases has been reported in the Riverland town of Waikerie, prompting livestock handlers and abattoir workers to ensure they are vaccinated against the disease. But, in a unique finding, four confirmed cases have been detected in a 1-kilometre radius of a goat abattoir, not related to meat or livestock … More “It is likely the infection is a result of inhalation of contaminated dust from the abattoir” – SA Health

“Health, longevity, and even lives” at risk – Shepherd

August 14, 2015

“Dr Shepherd was familiar with Q-fever and was willing to assist Blayney Shire Council to avoid the problems faced by other councils which had allowed construction of a rangeland goat abattoir near a town or city. Dr Shepherd said if Blayney council continued to support the proposal they were “placing the health, longevity, and even … More “Health, longevity, and even lives” at risk – Shepherd

“The abattoir certainly needs a risk analysis” – Bosward

August 14, 2015

“University of Sydney veterinary scientist Katrina Bosward, one of Australia’s eminent Q-fever researchers, said there had been no research into whether goats in that part of the country were carrying high levels of Q-fever. “The abattoir certainly needs a risk analysis by independent people that know what they are doing,” Dr Bosward said. While Q-fever … More “The abattoir certainly needs a risk analysis” – Bosward