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Researchers have highlighted a potential new threat to iconic Australian mammals from bird flu and are exploring edible bait vaccines as a protective measure. Since 1978, Europe has distributed about a billion vaccine‑laden baits across 30 nations, contributing to many countries achieving rabies‑free status. The same bait‑vaccine technology is now being adapted by a research team to shield Tasmanian devils against devil facial tumor disease. The approach relies on delivering the vaccine through food, aiming to provide widespread immunisation without direct handling of the animals.

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