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Exercise Odysseus was a series of 48 discussion exercises and field-based activities that enhanced government and industry preparedness to implement a national livestock standstill in response to an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.
The exercise took place in 2014 and early 2015, involving…
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23/05/2023Who does this notice affect?The webinar will provide information to Biosecurity Stakeholders about the recent announcements at Budget relating to sustainable funding of biosecurity.What has changed?The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to develop long-term sustainable…
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Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Livestock at Processing Facilities and Establishments
AWTG 01-23 noted an update from Queensland that the 11th and final meeting of the independently facilitated stakeholder group (SAG) was held in December, concluding the SAG’s involvement in this stage…
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13 October 2021
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This notice is of interest to importers of salmonid products and associated industry participants and retailers.
What has changed?
This notice is to inform industry that the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has approved Lithuania as a…
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Agricultural and veterinary (agvet) chemicals include a range of products developed to protect crops, livestock and domestic animals; safeguard our environment from invasive weeds and pests; and meet consumer needs for things such as household insecticides and pool and spa chemicals. They have…
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OverviewOn 13 July 2023, the National Agricultural Traceability Strategy 2023 to 2033 (the strategy) was launched by Australian Agriculture Ministers. It aims to provide a nationally coordinated approach to enhancing traceability for biosecurity, trade, food safety and other outcomes.The strategy…
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7 November 2025Who does this notice affect? Importers, brokers, customs agents and freight forwarders What has changed? The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department) has completed a review of the biosecurity risks to Australia and will increase the permit…
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OverviewThis project aims to develop a bead-based multiplexed serological assay for the differential diagnosis of various flaviviruses. It is suitable for use with samples from pigs and horses.The usefulness of this assay will be compared to existing enzyme linked immunosorbent assays and the gold…
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International Day of Forests on 21 March is a global day created by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests.Countries around the world are encouraged to organise activities involving forests and trees. These activities…
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The Australian Government is investing in our forest and wood products industries’ research and innovation capacity to deliver Australian made solutions to national challenges.In partnership with the University of Tasmania (UTAS), the Australian Government has established an Australia-wide National…
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