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Luke Costin

Dog walkers, picnickers have roles in biosecurity bout

People walking dogs or picnicking can help prevent the spread of harmful pathogens, experts say. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

Many people are unaware of their role in passing diseases to animals, while people walking dogs or even picnickers could help prevent the spread of harmful pathogens.

Research presented at a global biosecurity conference in Sydney on Friday also highlighted large gaps in understanding of biosecurity, despite the continuing threats of COVID-19, bird flu, rabies and African swine flu.

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