The island of Bali has historically been isolated from much of what happens throughout the larger Indonesian landmass. But as most small islands thoughout the world have found, globalisation and transport does not just bring tourists and business, dollars and tasty new foods - it can also bring disease.

With two deaths last week from an outbreak of rabies, authorities in Bali are racing to educate, vaccinate and control its spread.

Speakers: Dr Dewa Made Ngurah Dharma, Indonesian government pathologist and veterinarian; Soeharsono, practicing veterinarian and former professor at Denpasar Regional Animal Sickness Education Centre

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