Know the signs of Foot-and-mouth disease
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious animal disease that affects cattle, sheep, goats and pigs.
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Foot-and-mouth disease and lumpy skin disease are two of the world’s most serious animal diseases.
National Biosecurity Strategy 2022-2032
The National Biosecurity Committee in consultation with key stakeholders developed a National Biosecurity Strategy to provide a strategic direction for Australia’s biosecurity system.
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News and Media
- Media release
- Biosecurity
28 September 2022
A new workshop on 7 October 2022 will present research findings and seek stakeholder feedback on how design of ports and selection of building materials can support marine pest management.
- Media release
- Biosecurity
28 September 2022
World Rabies Day 2022 with the theme ‘Rabies: One Health, Zero Deaths’ is raising awareness of the global target to end human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030.
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- Agriculture
27 September 2022
Increased agricultural sector lending activity is an encouraging sign that our farmers are looking to expand and invest in their businesses.