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23 December 2021
Who does this notice affect?
This notice is for all pet transport companies and importers of dogs to Australia.
What has changed?
Ehrlichiosis is a disease that affects dogs and is caused by a bacteria called Ehrlichia canis (E. canis). The disease is spread through infected…
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Registered veterinarians can prepare animals other than livestock for export. This includes dogs, cats, mice, poultry and horses. You do not need to be accredited by the department to do this.
You must be an accredited veterinarian to prepare livestock for export. Livestock animals include cattle…
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Lumpy skin disease (LSD) is a highly contagious viral disease of cattle and buffalo that causes relatively low mortality. It does not affect humans. The disease can result in animal welfare issues and significant production losses.
Diagnosing LSD
Clinical signs may vary widely between individuals…
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Publication detailsThis list is referenced in section 6 and section 14 of the Biosecurity (Conditionally Non-prohibited Goods) Determination 2021 (Goods Determination). A country is included in this list when the Director of Biosecurity is satisfied that the level of biosecurity risk associated…
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Accredited veterinarians (AAVs) ensure the health and welfare of livestock before and during export.AAVs have professional oversight to ensure animal health and welfare standards are met. This provides confidence to stakeholders including the:Australian Governmentexporterrelevant authority of the…
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20 October 2022
Who does this notice affect?
Stakeholders associated with the import of live dogs, cats and canine semen to Australian territory, including importers, pet transport agents, and official and government-approved veterinarians
What has changed?
The department has conducted a policy…
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Importation of cats and dogs from Middle East conflict-affected areasIf you and your pets are currently impacted by the Middle East conflict, please contact the department for advice on your specific situation, by phone on 1800 900 090 or via email at imports@aff.gov.au.Cats and dogs which do not…
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Are you a registered veterinarian? If so, you can apply to be an Accredited Veterinarian (AAV).We use AAVs to ensure the health and welfare of livestock before and during export. If you are interested in doing this work, you must:be registered with the veterinary surgeon's board in the state or…
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If you are an Accredited Veterinarian (AAV), you must keep up to date of any changes to your requirements as an AAV. You must maintain your veterinary registration in the state or territory you work in.Renew or vary your accreditationAccreditation is valid for up to 5 years from the date of notice.…
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Canine ehrlichiosis is a disease of dogs caused by infection with a bacterium called Ehrlichia canis. The bacterium is carried by ticks. In Australia, dogs can be infected with E.canis after being bitten by an infected brown dog tick.The disease occurs in the northern regions of Western Australia…
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