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Publication detailsDepartment of Agriculture, Fisheries and ForestryISBN 978-1-921575-20-4As told by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s veterinarians
Written by Rhyll…
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Northern Australia’s vast, sparsely populated 10,000 kilometre coastline is the frontline for many high-risk animal and plant pests and diseases—particularly Torres Strait, whose northern islands are only a few kilometres from Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Biosecurity risks can reach Australia…
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National Feral Pig Current Distribution in Australia (2024) is a continental spatial dataset of the modelled current distribution of feral pigs (Sus scrofa) in Australia. The dataset contains a national map of the current relative abundance of feral pigs for each 5 km x 5 km cell in the raster grid…
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OverviewThis formal risk assessment was undertaken to inform and target prevention and preparedness activities for LSD. This ensures resources are allocated efficiently and risks are systematically addressed.The department published the final report in November 2022. This work provided critical…
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You can only bring your cat or dog into Australia under strict import conditions.These conditions safeguard our agriculture, environment, native and domestic animals, and people. They are based on rigorous scientific analyses to manage biosecurity risks.How to import your cat or dogFind out how to…
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The Northern Australia Indigenous Biosecurity Ranger Forum was a dynamic three-day program filled with practical sessions, workshops, and panel discussions. It provided the perfect opportunity for staff in the Chief Environmental Biosecurity Office to engage in thought-provoking discussions,…
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African swine fever (ASF) is a contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs. Since 2007, the disease has spread throughout the world. Affected countries in our region include Indonesia, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea. There is no registered vaccine for ASF and the disease kills about 80% of…
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Weekly Australian Climate,Water and Agricultural UpdateKey issuesIn the week ending 13 February 2025, low-pressure systems brought rainfall to the north and east of AustraliaExcessive rainfall has led to widespread flooding across parts of North and Far North Queensland. Reports indicated that…
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Carbon EDGE training (MLA)Carbon EDGE is a 2-day MLA training program for the red meat industry, providing participants with an understanding of the opportunities for emissions reduction and carbon storage activities in a livestock grazing business. Participants use their own information to develop…
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Asian honey bees (Apis cerana) were detected in 2007 in the Cairns area of Queensland. Eradication was attempted but the bees became established and have since been found in Cairns, at Mareeba and Lake Eacham, and as far south as Innisfail. Most Asian honey bee detections have been in the city…
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