Overview
This project helped develop a nationally consistent management approach towards the use of POC tests. These tests are specific for nationally notifiable diseases in terrestrial and aquatic animals in Australia.
Project Lead: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Project Contact: animalhealthlaboratories@aff.gov.au
Project Status: Complete
Objective alignment:
- 2 – Improve Australia’s surveillance and diagnostic capacity for animal pests and diseases.
Activity alignment:
- 2.2 – Develop and implement novel technologies, such as POC animal testing and genomics, to address gaps in diagnostic capacity.
See more
See past updates on the National Animal Health Diagnostic Business Plan.