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OverviewThis project aims to evaluate the suitability of 3 antibody detection enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) for lumpy skin disease (LSD) surveillance and proof-of-freedom testing, in cattle and buffalo in Australia.The ELISAs will be made available for use by Australian laboratories…
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OverviewThis project aims to develop a suite of tests on a portable, battery-operated multiplexing qPCR platform for the detection of major emergency diseases of cattle and pigs. It also serves as a proof-of-concept for the use of this multiplexing, point-of-care qPCR platform for other emergency…
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OverviewThis project aims to improve Australia’s LSD testing capability by strengthening the testing capability of the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) and across the Laboratories for Emergency Animal Disease Diagnosis and Response (LEADDR) network.This project will:enable the ACDP…
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OverviewThis project aims to establish standardised workflows for using HTS in infectious agent discovery. It will support relevant national diagnostic HTS operating guidelines and improve overall quality assurance. This allows for high confidence when interpreting HTS results.Project Lead:…
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OverviewThis project developed robust whole genome sequencing procedures for the early detection and characterisation of lumpy skin disease and African horse sickness viruses. The goal is to reduce the consequences of their outbreaks in Australia.The genomic sequencing probes and procedures are now…
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Size: Females 25 to 35-45 mm, males 20 to 25 mm long. Adult Description: Colour is usually light to dark brown but sometimes can be green. In profile the top of the head…
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World Fisheries Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Australia’s sustainable, productive and well-managed fisheries and aquaculture industries.Deputy Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Policy Matt Lowe said Australian fisheries were leading the way in sustainable practices.“…
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The Export Control (Plants and Plant Products) Rules 2021 (plant rules) set the specific requirements for the export of plants and plant products. The plant rules will be reviewed annually and where needed, amended. Details of the changes will be captured on this webpage.
On 1 January 2022 and 1…
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Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, February 2020
This report lists food that has failed under the Imported Food Inspection Scheme (IFIS).
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Risk food tests
We target and monitor food that poses a high or medium risk to public health. We…
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With the 2023 Pacific Games to be held in Honiara this November, the Pacific engagement programs for plant and animal health have been working with the Solomon Islands Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) and Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) to help them prepare…
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