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Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME), commonly known simply as ehrlichiosis, is a tick-borne disease of dogs caused by infection with the bacterium Ehrlichia canis. In Australia, dogs can be infected with E.canis within hours after being bitten by an infected brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus linnaei;…
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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)Livestock producers must be alert for signs of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in their animals regardless of where they are in…
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The Plant Innovation Centre (PIC) is a world-class research, development, and extension (RD&E) facility. By providing innovative solutions that detect, identify and manage plant pests, our team helps strengthen Australia’s biosecurity.The PIC team have significant scientific expertise and…
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Final Report June 2013
Report prepared for: Wildlife and Exotic Disease Preparedness Program 2012-2013
Report prepared by: Tiggy Grillo, Australian Wildlife Health Network in consultation with project team based at the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics…
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The department considers cruise vessels to be a high biosecurity risk due to a number of factors, including:the large number of crew and passengers on board increases the risk of spreading human diseases of biosecurity concernpassengers disembarking with souvenirs from overseas countries which may…
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Important notice for customers affected by natural disasters or COVID-19
On 1 July 2022, we became the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
We are updating our website to reflect our changed role. If you are looking for information about the environment and water portfolio, you…
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7 September 2017Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to importers of (certain/specific) uncooked prawns and uncooked prawn meat products and associated industry participants and…
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30 January 2018Who does this notice affect? This notice is of interest to relevant shipping agents, international vessel masters and international vessel operators of roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) vessels.…
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Date of effect: 29 November 2018Supersedes: Industry Advice Notice 2018-04 The Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (the department) has been advised by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks…
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Date of notice: 10/09/2015
Date of effect: 10/09/2015This notice applies to export registered vessels, fish establishments, individuals and organisations representing the export seafood industry.…
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