Overview
This formal risk assessment was undertaken to inform and target prevention and preparedness activities for LSD. This ensures resources are allocated efficiently and risks are systematically addressed.
The department published the final report in November 2022. This work provided critical insights to further support national preparedness efforts.
Project Lead: Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Project Contact: adpr@aff.gov.au
Project Status: Complete
Objective alignment:
- 1 – Improve Australia’s preparedness and ability to respond to emergency animal diseases.
Activity alignment:
- 1.4 – Undertake projects, including commissioning and undertaking research, to further develop economic analyses and epidemiological modelling tools supporting rapid decision making in EAD responses for priority diseases.
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Final report: Quantitative risk assessment for the introduction of lumpy skin disease virus into Australia via non-regulated pathways