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5 December 2017PurposeThe purpose of this Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the horticulture industry that China has agreed to new and improved protocol conditions for Australian cherries,…
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What to look for
Erratic, strange animal behaviour, such as:
drooling, attacking and biting people, animals or things for no reason, howling, twitching and running around blindly if ‘furious’ rabies
wobbly gait or difficulty walking, paralysed or in a stupor if ‘dumb’ rabies.
Animals…
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Livestock producers across Australia must be alert for signs of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in their animals. LSD is a nationally notifiable disease and you MUST report any suspected signs immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease hotline on 1800 675 888. Save this hotline number in…
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High global food prices and uncertainty about future food supplies is driving an increase in the number of countries implementing food export restrictions. This raises global food security concerns.
Food export restrictions rise in 2022
Since the beginning of 2022, 32 countries have imposed…
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Confirming meat packaging requirements under the Export Control Act 2020 (PDF - 251KB)
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NSFS reference: 13
Issue date: 27 April 2022
Date of effect: Immediate
Review date: April 2023…
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Australia’s strong biosecurity system is continuing to protect against lumpy skin disease, which affects cattle and water buffalo and which could have a devastating impact if it arrived in Australia.
Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp, said the presence and likely further spread…
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Grants to realise big ideas for agriculture from young rural innovatorsCongratulations to our 2022 Science Award winners!Congratulations to Dr Stephanie Kerr from the Queensland University of Technology who was awarded the ultimate honour of the Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia’s…
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Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, May 2023
This page outlines the information that must be included with an application to import the following products:
Goods for Animal consumption (including stockfeed, petfood, aquaculture feed)
Bulk ingredients for use in the manufacture…
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Date of issue: 17 May 2024Date of effect: ImmediatelyReference Number: MAA 2024-04AttentionIndustries—Industry bodiesMeat export listed establishmentsExporters, pharma contacts and rendering and meat processing establishmentsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry — central and regional…
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Mice and diseaseMice can carry diseases such as leptospirosis. When handling baits, dead mice or items contaminated by mice, wear gloves and protective clothing. Always wash your hands with soap and water, especially before handling food or drinks, or smoking.Watch our video featuring Australia’s…
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