Publications

Potential for wind-borne spread of FMD in Australia

​​Report SummaryFoot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is one of the most contagious of animal diseases. Animals may be infected by inhalation or ingestion. Ruminants are especially sensitive to infection via the…
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National foot-and-mouth disease vaccination policy

​Policy StatementGiven the developments in vaccine technology, changing international attitudes and the recent experiences of countries experiencing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks around the world…
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Locust Control and the Environment

​​​ The APLC uses aerial spraying of pesticides and bio-pesticides to control locust infestations deemed to be a significant threat to agricultural production.  The APLC is aware of both its…
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Benefit-cost analysis of locust control operations for 2010-11

​​[expand all]​ForewordThe Australian plague locust has the potential to damage and severely impact a number of rural industries. The Australian Plague Locust Commission (APLC) is required to monitor and…
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Animal health surveillance

Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryAustralia’s favourable animal health status is underpinned by our freedom from many economically important diseases that occur in other parts of the world. Surveillance is a key component of Australia’s animal health system.…
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International relations

We work with many international organisations and governments to improve biofouling management globally. International Maritime Organization (IMO) The IMO is the United Nations’ specialised agency responsible for safety and security of shipping and prevention of marine and atmospheric pollution…
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Exercise Odysseus Report

​​​​​​​Publication details​Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, 30 May 2016Exercise Odysseus was a series of discussion exercises and field-based activities held in 2014 and 2015 to enhance…
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Strawberries from Japan

Import conditions for fresh strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa) from Japan have been published on our Biosecurity Import Conditions system (BICON). Import permits will now be issued. The decision to commence imports will be a commercial decision between an exporter in Japan and an…
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Economic studies on locust control

​ABARES has released a report produced for the APLC detailing the economic benefits and costs of locust control carried out during the Australian plague locust infestation in spring 2010. The reports…
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National Strategy to Address Interactions between Humans and Seals: Fisheries, Aquaculture and Tourism

Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, November 2006In February 2003, the Marine and Coastal Committee of the Natural Resource Management Standing Committee identified the need to address the…
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