Article 5QQTV Koala chlamydia vaccine trialled by Australian researchers in bid to improve species’ survival

Koala chlamydia vaccine trialled by Australian researchers in bid to improve species’ survival

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Donna Lu
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Single-dose jab to be trialled in around 400 koalas at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital

A chlamydia vaccine to treat koalas is being rolled out by Australian researchers in a trial they say could play a significant role in the long-term survival of the species.

From Friday, the chlamydia vaccine will be trialled in around 400 koalas at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital in Queensland.

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