Bio Risk at ACDP
JT is the Bio Risk Manager at CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness, here in Geelong
and has held that position for 3 years, before that was with the United States Centre of Disease Control for 12 years.
JT spoke about the building on the Portarlington Road, saying it was the best of its kind in the world, and it is of international standard, bugs can go in but nothing escape, very safe for us all.
It opened in 1985 costing $185 million, built on the old Corio Oval.
We heard about the Hendra virus among other things, that is found solely in Australia.
First isolated in 1994, the virus has since been connected to
numerous outbreaks of disease in domestic horses and seven human cases.
Flying foxes have been identified as the host of this virus. CSIRO has developed a vaccine for the disease. Also their studies cover Breeding, Fisheries, Insects, Livestock, Marine Life, Pests, Veterinary and Wildlife.
Not only what is happening in Australia but worldwide. Also our scientist from Geelong travel to many countries to help train local scientist, because that is also another way of keeping Australia safe.
The question was asked about a story going around East Geelong, that is said, Homes in East Geelong and Newcomb cannot keep chickens.
Yes that’s right JT said, if you live in either of those areas you cannot keep livestock, so no fresh eggs for President Aileen.
