A dangerous virus has appeared again in Queensland’s pig farms. Health officials found Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) at two locations in southern Queensland on February 17, 2025. This is the first time the virus has been found in Queensland animals since July 2022. Mosquitoes spread this virus by biting infected pigs or birds, then biting other animals or humans. “If a human gets bitten by a mosquito in a region where there’s JEV, one of the consequences could be death,” warns Robert van Barneveld, who runs Australia’s largest pork company, Sunpork. The virus affects pig farms by causing problems with … Continue reading Japanese Encephalitis Virus Detected in Queensland Piggeries