Prawn industry fears northern spread of white spot disease

Sally Gall
Updated March 22 2017 - 6:43am, first published March 21 2017 - 6:35pm
Kennedy MP Bob Katter, pictured with Australian Prawn Farmers Association executive officer Helen Jenkins. Photo supplied by Ali Winters.
Kennedy MP Bob Katter, pictured with Australian Prawn Farmers Association executive officer Helen Jenkins. Photo supplied by Ali Winters.

Prawn industry representatives say last week’s announcement that white spot disease has been found in wild prawns in northern Moreton Bay means there’s real potential for the exotic virus to spread north and wipe out the Australian prawn farming industry.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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