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Of 239 sera tested for L.<\/jats:styled-content> pomona<\/jats:italic> antibodies, 126 samples were positive (53%) and 9 (4%) were positive for L.<\/jats:styled-content> hardjo<\/jats:italic>.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Conclusions<\/jats:title>The findings are the first tangible evidence that feral pigs in northern NSW<\/jats:styled-content> harbour B.<\/jats:styled-content> suis<\/jats:italic>, providing a plausible explanation for recent human and canine cases of brucellosis related to pig hunting. The increased seroprevalence of L.<\/jats:styled-content> pomona<\/jats:italic> occurred in years preceded by flooding and rodent plagues, suggesting a potential for zoonotic infection much greater than previously realised. 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