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Project 03: Developing lumpy skin disease and African horse sickness whole genome sequencing workflows

OverviewThis project developed robust whole genome sequencing procedures for the early detection and characterisation of lumpy skin disease and African horse sickness viruses. The goal is to reduce the consequences of their outbreaks in Australia.The genomic sequencing probes and procedures are now…
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Project 18: National laboratory simulation exercise planning

OverviewThe Subcommittee on Animal Health Laboratory Standards, through leadership of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and an expert consultant, have completed the process of finalising a business plan. The plan looks towards a national laboratory-focused simulation exercise.…
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Project 04: Establishing networked serological testing capability for African swine fever

Project descriptionThis project improved serological testing capability for ASF in Australia by harmonising quality assurance processes. It also established robust testing capability throughout the Laboratories for Emergency Animal Disease Diagnostic and Response (LEADDR) network.Project Lead:…
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Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines

​The Australian Government is working together with states and territories to develop and implement nationally consistent standards and guidelines for farm animal welfare. The Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines update and replace the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals…
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State and Territory Government Animal Welfare Links and Legislation

​​​​​The following links will take you to external website landing pages for each state or territory agency responsible for regulating animal welfare and their legislation registers. The legislation titles are posted here for reference when searching for the latest version that is currently in…
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196-2025: Services Restored: Saturday 21 June 2025 – Potential delays to documentary assessment processes for Self-Assessed Clearance consignments

21 June 2025Who does this notice affect?All clients submitting the below declarations:Short Form Self Assessed Clearance (SFSAC)Cargo Report Self Assessed Clearance (CRSAC)InformationResolved time:As of: 14:07 Saturday 21 June 2025 (AEST).Detail:The unplanned service disruption to the department’s…
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195-2025: Unplanned Service Disruption: Saturday 21 June 2025 – Potential delays to documentary assessment processes for Self-Assessed Clearance consignments

21 June 2025Who does this notice affect?All clients submitting the below declarations:Short Form Self Assessed Clearance (SFSAC)Cargo Report Self Assessed Clearance (CRSAC)InformationStart time:As of: 07:50 Saturday 21 June 2025 (AEST).Detail:The department is currently experiencing an unplanned…
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Communiqués and reporting

The AWTG meets regularly via online conference. Business is also completed out of session as required.SecretariatSecretariat services are provided by the Animal Welfare Branch of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.Annual ReportAWTG Annual Report 2024The 2024 annual report…
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Animal Health Committee (AHC)

Veterinary leadership and technical expertise for Australia’s animal health system  The Animal Health Committee (AHC) delivers strategic policy, technical, and regulatory advice and national leadership on animal health and biosecurity matters. It is…
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Drought resources

Do you have farmers as clients or members of your organisation? These resources have been developed for you to share so they know what support is available now. If you’re a farmer, check what drought and rural support we provide .Support before, during and after droughtPrepare for…
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