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24 September 2015This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders that a final risk analysis report has been issued for the release of the micro wasp Tachardiaephagus somervillei for the biological control…
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Animal Health 2011-2015 (AIP-EID Phase I)Phase I of the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Emerging Infectious Diseases Animal Health 2011-2015 (AIP-EID) was successfully completed on 30 June 2015. The…
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16 April 2012
This Biosecurity Advice notifies stakeholders of the release of the Draft import risk analysis report for fresh ginger from Fiji.
The draft report is being issued for 60 days…
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7 August 2015Note: this Biosecurity Advice notice replaces the previous version dated 20 July 2015 and has been reissued due to an error within the text. The Biosecurity Bill 2014 and supporting…
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What is antimicrobial resistance?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest threats to both human and animal health. AMR can affect anyone, of any age, and in any country. AMR occurs when germs that can cause infections become resistant to medicines, such as antibiotics, that are used…
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The Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (OCVO) has a long history of working with Australia’s near neighbours to deliver priority animal health outcomes. Through regional programs in the Pacific, Papua New Guinea, and Soloman Islands, OCVO delivers targeted capacity building initiatives to…
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Nurturing the food we eat, the plants we grow, the animals native to our land Australian soil is a fundamental pillar in the sustainability, productivity and growth of Australian agricultural industries.What might seem like dirt to many, is the key component to maintaining a strong agricultural…
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Some long necks were seen parading around Australia’s quarantine facility recently with the arrival of 5 llamas to our shores.They are the first llamas to enter the country in at least a decade. Biosecurity staff were thrilled to make the woolly newcomers feel right at home at Mickleham’s Post…
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Common and pygmy hippopotamuses and their semen can now be imported to Australian zoos after a 40-year hiatus, in a major boost for genetic diversity and the public’s viewing pleasure.Zoos accredited under the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) will soon be able to apply for an import permit to…
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Broadacre crops include wheat, cotton, oilseeds, rice, barley, maize, lupin and chickpea. Pests of broadacre crops include species of fungi and insects.The National Action Plan for Pests of Broadacre Crops is under development.The plan will be a nationally agreed approach to:prevent the…
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