Chytrid
conf 2004
Starting points for discussion
8All sites need to have standard
precautions, not just chytrid sites
8field researchers/volunteers need to be aware of
symptoms of all diseases
êalways collect if
something is not quite right; document behaviour/clinical symptoms
of live frog/tadpole and contact relevant experts
êalways collect intact
dead specimens including toads
8NZ
DOC puts up signs at chytrid sites to tell visitors
to politely ‘stay out’
ê maybe we need an Aussie version - if people
were made aware that their recreational activities were
spreading disease, they might choose other locations