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Hundreds of eggs in blue carton.

Eggs transition to NEXDOC

  • Media release
  • Exports
As part of the department’s focus on modernising its export services, Australian exporters of egg products will be able use NEXDOC, the new web-based…
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Publication of the Australian Standards for the Export of Livestock version 3.3

  • Statement
  • Live animal exports
ASEL 3.3 introduces changes to maintain or improve animal health and welfare outcomes, update definitions and improve clarity and usability of the…
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Insight – Australia is a key global exporter of pulses

  • News
  • Exports
The US Department of Agriculture's recent report on chickpeas has highlighted Australia as the world’s largest exporter. What else can the data show…
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Paperless trade now extends to ePhyto for Australian exports

  • Media release
  • Trade
The Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry continues to build on its paperless trade successes with Australia’s first ePhyto exports pilot…
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A sweet outcome for the citrus industry

  • Media release
  • Exports
Applications are now open for the citrus industry to weigh in on the new alternative assurance model for citrus packhouses and growers.
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Algae’s next for trade success

  • Media release
  • Trade
The Department has approved the addition of algae production to the National Standard for Organic and Bio-Dynamic Produce. 
Image of a calf sitting amongst some hay, with a yellow tag on each ear.

Market access win for Australian livestock genetics

  • News
  • Exports
World class Australian ruminant (cow, goat and sheep) genetics are now more easily traded to Chile.
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Getting rabies on the run in the Asia-Pacific

  • Media release
  • Diseases
Australia has donated 400,000 dog rabies vaccines to Indonesia to combat the spread of the disease.
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Designing an award-winning future for DAFF

  • Media release
  • Exports
The prestigious Good Design Awards has recognised the department, Tobias and Thinkplace for two projects in the agriculture policy and trade spaces.
Image of a person standing in front of a presentation screen - they are Dr Bertie Hennecke speaking at the launch of the National Feral Deer Action Plan

Ministers launch new plan to manage feral deer

  • Newsletter
  • Animals
Two and a half years of hard work and extensive collaboration came to fruition in August with the launch of Australia’s first National Feral Deer…
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Pest profile: High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) update

  • Newsletter
  • Animals
Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral disease of birds and can affect most wild and domesticated bird species.
Image of a person standing in front of a banner in Fiji. - they are Pacific Engagement Program for Animal Health’s Policy and Project Manager Amber Beavis

Building Pacific partnerships for animal health

  • Newsletter
  • International
Through the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer’s (OCVO) Pacific Engagement Program for Animal Health (PEPAH), Australia promotes a strong and…
Image of 11 people standing in front of a banner and some flags at the Rabies vaccine handover event in Bali

Supporting our near northern neighbours to achieve rabies “Zero by 30”

  • Newsletter
  • Animals
Preventing and controlling emergency animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, lumpy skin disease, and dog-mediated rabies requires…
Image of three people standing, smiling at the camera - they are Dr Beth Cookson with members of the OCVO - Northern Australia team

Chief Veterinary Office in Northern Australia up and running

  • Newsletter
  • Animals
The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) – Northern Australia is well and truly up and running, led by Australian Deputy Chief Veterinary…