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Exotic environmental pests are weeds, animals or diseases that are not present in Australia. Sometimes, they have recently arrived, and we are trying to eradicate them.Discover why environmental biosecurity is everyone’s business
Asian spongy moth (Lymantria…
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24 November 2014We’ve changed the Plant Export Operations Manual webpage to make it easier for you to use.What’s changed?You can now go to headings such as Establishments, Transport unit, Product…
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Project 09: MicroRNA biomarkers for improved detection of animal diseases in a Johne’s disease model
OverviewThis project aimed to evaluate the use of host microRNA (biomarker) response to detect Johne’s disease in cattle. It has provided a proof of concept for the potential use of this approach for other animal diseases.Project Lead: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness; Department of…
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OverviewThis project aims to enhance serological diagnostic capabilities at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness for equine piroplasmosis caused by protozoal parasites Theileria equi and Babesia caballi.Project Lead: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness; Department of Agriculture,…
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22 December 2020
Purpose
This Industry Advice Notice (IAN) is to remind industry and Authorised Officers (AOs) that the use of the Plant Exports Management System (PEMS) will be mandatory from 1 February 2021.
Summary of changes and key points
From 1 February 2021, PEMS will become the only…
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The Farm Household Allowance (FHA) program provides assistance to commercial-scale farmers and their partners who are experiencing financial hardship for any reason.The program provides eligible farmers and their partners with a package of assistance that includes:up to 4 years of fortnightly…
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We recognise and support the important role that community, farming and industry organisations play as part of the Landcare movement.
This involvement builds community capacity to sustainably manage natural resources including reducing adverse impacts and improving the condition of:
soils…
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DetailsThe Regulatory Practice Statement outlines how we approach our regulatory responsibilities.The work we do plays a critical role in managing and enhancing Australia’s agriculture, unique environment, heritage and water resources.The statement outlines:our regulatory responsibilitieswhat…
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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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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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