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Biosecurity is the management of the risk of pests and diseases entering, emerging, establishing or spreading in Australia and causing harm to animals, plants or human…
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The Australian Government is investing in our meat export sector. The key objectives are to:
Modernise Australia’s regulatory approach by embedding our systems and processes as best practice and undertaking assurance more efficiently.
Reduce regulatory cost and administrative burden for…
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We are building on past investment to find better solutions to combat some of Australia's worst established pest animals and weeds.To help protect Australia’s agriculture and our environment against pests, this program is investing $30.3 million to provide lasting legacy to farmers, land managers…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is foot-and-mouth disease?
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious and highly contagious viral animal disease that affects primarily cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, camels, lamas, alpacas, deer and pigs.
FMD virus is carried by…
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OverviewThis project aims to enhance our national diagnostic capabilities for glanders at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness. Glanders is a national notifiable disease caused by the bacterium Burkholderia mallei.Project Lead: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness; Department of…
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14 January 2025PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to advise the carrot industry that applications are now open for the accreditation of farms and packhouses to export to Taiwan for the 2025 season.Summary of changes and key pointsApplications are now open for the accreditation of carrot…
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Date of issue: 07/11/2017
Date of effect: Immediate
Reference Number: MAA 2017 - 08Attention:Industries—SeafoodExport establishments approved to export seafood to VietnamSeafood Export Consultative…
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COVID-19. Mpox. Avian influenza. These recent outbreaks have made one thing clear—we must stay ahead of emerging diseases that pose a risk of transmission between animals and humans. The consequences of these spillover events extend far beyond public and animal health. They can upend livelihoods,…
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Feral deer are an emerging pest animal problem in Australia, with rising numbers causing damage to the environment and Australian agriculture.Current population numbers are not exact, but decades of farm escapes and deliberate relocations have helped deer populations expand exponentially. Recent…
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8 May 2012
Species
Livestock
Country
Where a HSRA is required
Relevant to
Live Animal Exporters
DAFF Biosecurity Staff
AQIS Accredited Veterinarians
LiveCorp
ALEC
Purpose
To advise exporters of the requirement for submission of a Heat Stress Risk Assessment (HSRA) to…
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