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LPS outbreaks in Grafton NSW and Qld

Hi everyone,

While it was a slow start to the LPS season in October/November, it is unfortunately ending with a roar. The last month has seen an ongoing outbreak of LPS of unprecedented distribution and numbers of impacted lorikeets, particularly in Grafton, New South Wales and south-east Queensland. It is devastating to see the magnitude of lorikeets affected, and we are grateful to the efforts made by wildlife veterinarians, vet nurses, and wildlife rehabilitators to rehabilitate and release these birds.

If you haven't seen, please find below a number of recent articles on the LPS outbreak:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-01/lorikeet-paralysis-syndrome-affecting-hundreds-birds-in-grafton/103407968

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Posted on 09 de fevereiro de 2024, 05:45 AM by lozb97 lozb97 | 4 comentários | Deixar um comentário
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Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome (LPS) is a disease occurring in wild rainbow lorikeets that causes the birds to become paralysed and unable to fly. This disease results in thousands of rainbow lorikeets being admitted into care each year across south-eastern Queensland (QLD) and north-eastern New South Wales (NSW).

The cause of LPS is unknown, however, researchers are now exploring the ...mais ↓

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