Table 1.
Total number of deer blood samples analysed in this study. Geographical distribution, deer species and sample size are reported. * 105 additional serum samples were obtained from north-east Queensland.
| Australian state or territory | Sampling location | Deer species | Number of sampled animals |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales (NSW) | Liverpool Plains | fallow (Dama dama) | 87 |
| Kiah | 18 | ||
| Wollongong | rusa (Rusa timorensis) | 63 | |
| Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | Canberra | fallow | 31 |
| Victoria (VIC) | Alpine National Park | sambar (Rusa unicolor) | 24 |
| Upper Yarra Flats | 8 | ||
| Yellingbo | 6 | ||
| fallow | 2 | ||
| Queensland (QLD) | north-east Queensland | chital (Axis axis) | 4 (105) * |
| Total | 243 |