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White nose syndrome (WNS) is caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans that grows on the muzzle and other parts of infected hibernating bats.Since WNS was first identified in New York in 2006, it has caused the deaths of more than 5 million cave-hibernating bats across North America.The…
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Use the links below to access data and information reported for the five indicators of Criterion 4:Indicator 4.1a Area of forest land managed primarily for protective functions (2024) - updated October 2024.Indicator 4.1b Management of the risk of soil erosion in forests (2025) - updated…
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The Australian Government High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) Preparedness Taskforce partnered with Dairy Australia in December 2024 to commission an independent risk assessment of H5 HPAI (referred to as H5 bird flu) in Australian dairy cattle.The report was completed in September 2025. It…
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The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) provides the Animalplan Secretariat, working closely with the Steering Committee and stakeholders to support the implementation of Animalplan 2022 to 2027 (Animalplan).The Secretariat is responsible for a range of implementation work and…
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Animalplan 2022 to 2027 is Australia’s first national action plan for production animal health. It aims to strengthen animal health practices in our livestock industries.Animalplan has 7 objectives that were developed through extensive engagement with government, industry organisations and animal…
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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - 2025This disease strategy manual is an integral part of the Australian Aquatic Veterinary Emergency Plan (AQUAVETPLAN).The manual sets out the disease control principles for use in response to a suspected or confirmed incursion…
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The Animalplan Steering Committee oversees the implementation of Animalplan 2022 to 2027 (Animalplan). The Committee’s members represent government, industry and non-government organisations. The committee meets quarterly, and works with government, non-government and industry stakeholders to…
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