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Notes from the MPSC Chair
The fifth meeting of the Marine Pest Sectoral Committee was South Australia’s last as chairing jurisdiction. It was held at the Adelaide Town Hall in the Prince…
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Once you understand your carbon farming motivations, you can consider planning and seeking advice about taking the next steps.Draw on existing plansExisting plans can help you start your carbon farming planning process. For example:a farmer might have a farm plan that identifies their farm or…
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To: Biosecurity Australia,
G.P.O.Box 858,
Canberra. ACT. 2601.
From: Mr.Norm Halliwell,
Riverside Aquarium & Cichlid Centre,
16 Ninth Ave,
Campsie. NSW. 2194.
Date 1.4.09
Animal Biosecurity,…
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Biosecurity helps protect Australia’s plants and animals from the impact of invasive and exotic pests, weeds and diseases. It’s a big job and we need everyone to be involved.These classroom resources have been prepared to help you teach your students about biosecurity and how we can all care for…
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Steve Wood
Pine Creek Fish Hatchery
606 Pine Creek Way
Bonville NSW 2441
31 May 2009
Address to Send to
Dear Sir / Madam,
Re: Review of Biosecurity Risks Associated with Gourami…
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If your livestock are showing signs of foot-and-mouth disease, immediately call theEmergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888(free call within Australia)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a serious and highly contagious animal disease that affects all cloven-hoofed animals including cattle,…
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What to look for
Nipah virus causes clinical disease humans and animals (mainly pigs). Infected pigs may show signs of respiratory distress, nasal discharge, non-productive cough and lethargy.
In humans, symptoms can include fever, headache, dizziness, vomiting, reduced consciousness and…
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23 June 2020PurposeThis Industry Advice Notice (IAN) provides information to assist Australian exporters of food and edible agricultural products to respond to requests from China for guarantees their exports are safe and free from COVID-19.Summary of changes and key pointsThe department has…
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PLANT PEST
Dutch elm disease causes leaf wilting in elm trees, which arecommonly planted in Australian cities and gardens. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bugwood.org
Dutch elm diseaseExotic to AustraliaFeatures: One of the most devastating plant diseases in the world that…
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Outbreaks of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, are on the rise globally. HPAI is a highly contagious disease that affect poultry and birds, and it can spread to other species, including humans. Australia is currently free of HPAI, however we need to remain vigilant for any…
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